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MP0488

Item

Title
MP0488
Description
Match programme: Carwyn James XV v Barry John XV at National Stadium, Cardiff on 26th April 1972.
Type
Match Programme
Rights Holder
CIC
Provenance
David Dow
Date
1971-1972
Abstract
A Barry John XV played against a Carwyn James XV at Cardiff Arms Park on 26th April 1972 as part of the Urdd Gobaith Cymru (Welsh Youth) 50th anniversary celebrations. Barry John's team won 32 - 28. he scored the first and last tries of the match in what was his last ever senior rugby match. He announced his retirement 9 days later. Between the two sides there were no less than 22 of the victorious 'Lions' who had toured New Zealand the year before.
Subject
urdd gobaith cymru, welsh youth, barry john, carwyn james, mervyn davies, 1972, 1971-1972, commemorative,
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