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Photograph

Paul Cullen

Paul Cullen

1953-1954

Photograph, B&W Swansea RFC 1st XV team v New Zealand 1953. Paper copy of original. Dimensions: w11" x h8" (w29.9cm x 20.5cm)

This photograph shows the Swansea team on the day they played and drew 6 - 6 with New Zealand at St Helen's on 12th December 1953. John Faull kicked two long range penalties against All Blacks' centre Alan Elsom's two tries, to draw the match. The personnel are: Back Row (L to R): Dai Jones (linesman), John Faull (left centre), Jim Rees (lock), Doug Jones (prop), Len Blyth (No8), D. Bruce Thomas (lock), Brian Jenkins (right centre), Horace Phillips (left wing), Vernon Parfitt (referee - Newport), 2nd Row (L to R): George Bateman (trainer), Will Bratton (full-back), Clem Thomas (flanker), Dil Johnson (capt. flanker), Billy Williams (prop), Trevor Petherbridge (hooker), Teifion Williams (right wing). Front Row (L to R): Goronwy Morgan (scrum-half), Jack Marker (outside-half).

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