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Photographic Print : JPR Williams is tackled - Wales vs. All Blacks at Cardiff, 1973
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JPR Williams is tackled - Wales vs. All Blacks at Cardiff, 1973
Rugby Union - 1972/3 New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France - Wales 16 New Zealand 19
Wales JPR Williams with All Blacks Ron Norton (right), Keith Murdoch (left) and captain Ian Kirkpatrick (centre) at Cardiff Arms Park.
Murdoch was sent home from the tour in disgrace after a drunken altercation in his hotel after this game. He absconded from his plane en route, adopted an assumed name and fled to Australia. He has never returned to New Zealand or been seen in public again
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Media ID 5571059
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10"x8" Photo Print
Relive the thrilling moments of rugby history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Photographic Print of JPR Williams being tackled during the epic Wales vs. All Blacks match at Cardiff in 1973. Captured by renowned sports photographer Colin Elsey of Colorsport Images, this stunning black and white print showcases the intense action between JPR Williams of Wales and Ron Norton of the All Blacks during the 1972/3 New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France. A must-have for any rugby enthusiast or collector, this limited-edition print is not only a beautiful addition to your home or office decor but also a testament to the passion and skill of the game's greatest players. Order now and bring the excitement of the pitch right into your living space!
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18cm (10" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print captures a defining moment in rugby history, showcasing the intense clash between Wales and the formidable All Blacks at Cardiff Arms Park in 1973. In this iconic image, Welsh legend JPR Williams finds himself tackled by three towering All Blacks players - Ron Norton on his right, Keith Murdoch on his left, and captain Ian Kirkpatrick at the center. The intensity of the match is palpable as these giants of the game converge upon Williams with unwavering determination. However, beyond the action-packed scene lies a tale of scandal and mystery. Keith Murdoch's presence in this photograph takes on an added significance due to his subsequent fall from grace during that tour. Following a drunken altercation in his hotel after this very game, Murdoch was sent home in disgrace. But instead of returning to New Zealand, he vanished into thin air. Murdoch's disappearance remains shrouded in intrigue as he absconded from his plane en route to New Zealand under an assumed name before ultimately finding refuge in Australia. To this day, he has never returned to New Zealand or been seen publicly again. As we admire this remarkable snapshot frozen in time by Colorsport photographer Colin Elsey, it serves as a reminder not only of great sporting moments but also of how unexpected twists can forever alter lives both on and off the field.
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