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The Barbarians team that defeated the All Blacks at Cardiff in 1973
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The Barbarians team that defeated the All Blacks at Cardiff in 1973
Rugby Union - 1972 / 1973 New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France - Barbarians 23 New Zealand 11
The Barbarians Team Group before the game at Cardiff Arms Park.
Standing (left to right): touch judge, Geoffrey Windsor Lewis (Barbarians secretary), John Pullin, Willie John McBride, Bob Wilkinson; Derek Quinnell, Sandy Carmichael, David Duckham, G. Domercq (referee), touch judge.
Sitting: Gareth Edwards, Mike Gibson, Brigadier Glyn Hughes (Barbarians), John Dawes (captain), Herbert Waddell (Barbarians), John Bevan, Ray McLoughlin.
On Ground: Fergus Slattery, Tommy David, Phil Bennett, JPR Williams.
The Barbarians defeated the All Blacks for the first time, and the match is rated as one of the greatest ever played
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In this iconic photo print, we are transported back to the historic moment when The Barbarians rugby team achieved an extraordinary victory over the mighty All Blacks at Cardiff in 1973. This match, part of the New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France, has since been hailed as one of the greatest ever played. The image captures The Barbarians Team Group standing proudly before their monumental clash at Cardiff Arms Park. On the left side stands a touch judge and Geoffrey Windsor Lewis, the esteemed Barbarians secretary. Alongside them are towering figures such as John Pullin, Willie John McBride, Bob Wilkinson, Derek Quinnell, Sandy Carmichael, David Duckham and G. Domercq - who officiated as referee for this historic encounter. Seated in front are some true legends of rugby: Gareth Edwards and Mike Gibson exude confidence while being flanked by Brigadier Glyn Hughes - representing The Barbarians with utmost pride - and captain John Dawes. Herbert Waddell and John Bevan complete this distinguished row alongside Ray McLoughlin. On the ground before them lie Fergus Slattery, Tommy David, Phil Bennett (whose mesmerizing skills would shine throughout), and JPR Williams. This photograph freezes a moment that forever changed rugby history; it immortalizes a team that defied all odds to defeat New Zealand's formidable All Blacks for the first time ever. A testament to skillful teamwork and sheer determination on both sides of the field – this legendary match will forever be et
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