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The Wales team that defeated Australia in 1981
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The Wales team that defeated Australia in 1981
Rugby Union - 1981 / 1982 Australia Tour of British Isles - Wales 18 Australia 13
The Wales team group before kick-off at Cardiff Arms Park on 05/12/1981.
Back: John West (Referee - IRFU), John Lloyd (Hon coach - WRU), Gerald Williams (rep), Mark Wyatt (rep), Graham Price, Mark Davies, Jeff Squire, Geoff Wheel, Richard Moriarty, Gareth Williams, Ian Stephens, Rob Ackerman, Allan Martin*, Mike Richards (rep), Michael Rea (Touch-judge - IRFU).
Seated: Gwyn Evans, Alan Phillips, Terry Holmes, Gareth Davies (captain), Pat Daniels, Alun Donovan, Clive Rees.
Ground: Gary Pearce (rep), Paul Knight (rep)
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This iconic print captures the victorious Wales team that defeated Australia in 1981 during the Rugby Union tour of British Isles. The match took place at Cardiff Arms Park on December 5th, 1981, and marked a historic moment for Welsh rugby. In this group shot, we see the determined faces of these talented athletes before kick-off. Standing tall in the back row are John West, the referee from IRFU, and John Lloyd, the honorable coach from WRU. Alongside them are Gerald Williams and Mark Wyatt who were replacements for this crucial game. The formidable front row consists of Graham Price, Mark Davies, Jeff Squire, Geoff Wheel, Richard Moriarty, Gareth Williams, Ian Stephens, Rob Ackerman*, Mike Richards (rep), Michael Rea as touch-judge from IRFU. Seated confidently in front are Gwyn Evans alongside Alan Phillips and Terry Holmes. Leading his team with pride is captain Gareth Davies while flanked by Pat Daniels and Alun Donovan along with Clive Rees. Completing this legendary lineup are Gary Pearce and Paul Knight who served as replacements during this memorable encounter. This photograph not only immortalizes an incredible victory but also showcases the unity and strength of a team that etched their names into rugby history books forever. Colorsport Images has expertly captured this momentous occasion allowing fans to relive one of Wales' greatest triumphs over Australia on that unforgettable day in 1981.
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