1973 Barbarians 23 All Blacks 11 Gallery

The Barbarians team that defeated the All Blacks at Cardiff in 1973

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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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Fergus Slattery scores for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973

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Referee Georges Domercq signals the second try for the Barbarians as Fergus Slattery touches down despite the efforts of Bryan Williams (#14) and Bob Burgess (#10), at Cardiff Arms Park. Gareth Edwards (#9) celebrates.
The Barbarians defeated the All Blacks for the first time, and the match is rated as one of the greatest ever played.
27/01/1973

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