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Poster 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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18x24 inch Poster Print
Relive the thrilling moments of Rugby Union history with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print of JPR Williams being tackled during the iconic Wales vs. All Blacks match at Cardiff in 1973. Captured by the renowned Colorsport / Colin Elsey, this vintage photograph showcases a pivotal moment from the 1972/3 New Zealand Tour of Great Britain & France, with JPR Williams taking on Ron Norton of the All Blacks. Bring the excitement of the game into your home or office and add a touch of sports nostalgia with this stunning poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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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