I was at this game - probably the best I've ever seen, even if Scotland got beat. The crowd was massive, officially 104,000 paid, a world record at that time for a rugby match, but there were thousands more who couldn't get in. My family lived near the ground and when I got home my house was filled with Welshmen who had been invited in by my parents to watch the game on TV, my mother taking pity on them as they walked the streets unable to gain admission to the match.
@trebleking1641
2 ай бұрын
The 104,000 game was in 1975 and Scotland won that day.
@bruceritchie1330
2 жыл бұрын
I was there! What a match. Even though Scotland lost, we left the ground knowing we had seen one of the great matches. So much better without the big, beefed-up players of today.
@Leoatwallacerockhole
2 жыл бұрын
Back when the earth was young and mere immortals played this game from heaven. Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Hall, John Dawes, Gerald Davis, John Bevan, JPR Williams. One of the greatest backlines ever. Watching that ball passing through to Gerald Davis at the end truly amazing a tbing of beauty They all came to NZ in the British Isles Lions and kicked our ass I remember watching them play against North Auckland. Wow what a team and i didn't even talk about the forwards. NA v Lions the goings did the special move you know Going Going Gone except Sid Going did the Maori sidestep sadly into the Welsh rock JPR. WHEW we almost did it what a game
@david10101961
2 жыл бұрын
I likewise remember the 1971 tour, although I was only a boy at the time. Lions beat North Auckland 11-5, with John Bevan scoring a try in the dying minutes. Indeed the Going triple scissors movement was pure sleight of hand. I also remember Ian Kirkpatrick's famous solo try in the Christchurch test. Lions won the test series 2-1 with the final test at Eden Park ending 14-14. Pinetree Meads' waiting 14 years to captain the ABs and then we lost. :(
@steffanhoffmann
Жыл бұрын
Excellent unbiased analysis.
@ldfreitas9437
3 ай бұрын
And we've lost some since this video was posted: JPR, Dawes, John, Bevan. Don't know about the Scots having passed on, but rugby just isn't the same today.
@user-te3jc3sl7r
Жыл бұрын
The 5 Nations in 1971 was an important championship that year. It was an opportunity for Lions coach Carwyn James to pick players for the triumphant tour of NZ later in May of that year with many becoming legends like JPR, Duckham, Gerald Davies, Gibson, John, Edwards, Mervyn Davies, Slattery, Brown, Willie John McBride, and Ian Mclaughlan.
@oliprj8676
2 жыл бұрын
That winning conversion from John Taylor is so underrated. The ball was heavier back then, no tee, had to dig a hole in the ground to place the ball, and from wide out late in the game with majority of the crowd against him. Brilliant kick!
@douglasherron7534
2 жыл бұрын
What's also underrated is the Scottish kicker was No.8 and captain Peter Brown. Not many (if any) No.8's these days that could slot the ball through the posts the way he did...
@michaelward8394
Жыл бұрын
Didn't it get described as the greatest conversion since St Paul?
@andrewpaterson340
Жыл бұрын
I was there. Heart in mouth. What a disappointment. But the running Welsh backs deserved it.
@graememurdoch7206
3 жыл бұрын
My first time watching Scotland at Murrayfield. A massive crowd and John Taylor broke my heart. Absolutely fantastic game.
@powerbite92
3 жыл бұрын
record crowd..
@nigeljones9849
Жыл бұрын
One of the last pay at the gate matches in Murrayfield I think.
@briansergeant
4 жыл бұрын
That’s John Taylor who after hanging up his boots became a writer and commentator of rugby as well as being the voice of the Rugby World Cup on ITV between 1991-2007.
@mikeacton2203
5 жыл бұрын
unlike today it was ordinary men playing extraordinarily with sheer love and conviction
@david10101961
6 жыл бұрын
Commentator Bill McLaren's comment at 8:15 "that could still be an important conversion to miss" -- prophetic words!
@albinoabrantes8667
8 жыл бұрын
i love rugby and i would like to see more full matches from the 80`specially from 5 nations tournament.thanks for these opurtunity.
@julianslater7367
4 жыл бұрын
This Match Should have been put on DVD, its a classic
@EclecticWarrior58
5 ай бұрын
Great match, I was there as a 13 year old, my first ever Rugby International, looked it up today on hearing the sad news of the death of JPR Williams who stood out in a Wales side jam packed with talent. I was a little disappointed that Scotland lost but it was such a thrilling match I still feel privileged to have seen it. I had consolation a few weeks later when we hammered England.
@stacyblue1980
7 жыл бұрын
wonderful footage. Awesome playing and the realism here...wow. Just good down to earth Rugby. Love always to Wales - Forever. CYMRU !! Respect and love to Scotland as well♥ Wish I could have been there.
@terminallyinquisitive1731
2 жыл бұрын
I miss rugby like this. What a Welsh side - Barry John playing in a different dimension. The line out was less of a spectacle with no lifting but it was faster and definitely fewer injuries and penalties as a result. Miss Bill McLaren too!
@MOGGS1942
3 жыл бұрын
Thrilling stuff. I remember this match like it was yesterday. The great Bill McClaren, peerless as ever, in the commentary box.
@ronaldmoffat3421
5 ай бұрын
my first ever live rugby match at 15. Now im 67. This was and still is one of my all time sporting memories. Being Scottish bit disappointed but John Taylor was brilliant.
@graemesemple9784
8 жыл бұрын
That was my first time at Murrayfield. Fantastic match even though Scotland lost.
@Lord_Hillcrest01
5 жыл бұрын
Bill Mclaren was a great commentater .i never heard a biased word ever.
@fabiogalli5769
Жыл бұрын
Bill McLaren WAS, IS and WILL BE The Rugby, Always!!!❤️❤️❤️
@tonymarco2000
5 жыл бұрын
Proper rugby - now it's just 18 stone monsters piling into each other.
@Wolfsong27FlyHalfFullHeart
2 жыл бұрын
You might as well call it a Kaiju fight now 😂
@DeeJay2715
4 жыл бұрын
One of the all-time classic rugby games.
@TheLRider
6 ай бұрын
I recall vividly doing a headstand on my inlaws' settee when that John Taylor conversion went over.😂😂
@nomatesman
5 жыл бұрын
Look how fast the game was!
@Dunbardoddy
4 жыл бұрын
I remember that match and the roller coaster of emotions.
@Aristilus
4 жыл бұрын
This was my first Scotland international. Brilliant game apart from the result.
@mizofan
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best matches of the 70s. Today the score would have been 27-22 to Wales, 4 tries to 2, with only 1 Welsh penalty
@brianlorne4263
7 жыл бұрын
Nope 29 - 13 :)
@philipmarsden7104
3 жыл бұрын
@@brianlorne4263 My maths isn't good but you're wrong: 4T,2C and 1PG to 2 and 4PG =27-22 for Wales. With the try value 5 points now as against 3 points then.
@jam1966ful
3 жыл бұрын
That first try really was something, fantastic movement of the ball.
@BillyBronco73
5 жыл бұрын
Bill McLaren on top form here.
@liamgibson7471
Жыл бұрын
Because you did not use the result in the title I watched it to the end , I thought Scotland was going to win it! But still a great match!
@timg5tm941
7 жыл бұрын
Best match of the 70's 5 nations
@johntosh0061
4 жыл бұрын
What memories! The line-out is all bunched up! But this is real rugby before they started mucking about with the rules and money became the main focus.
@SuddenStorm982
4 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant commentator - the Murray Walker of rugby :)
@MOGGS1942
3 жыл бұрын
Far better than Walker, who was always too hysterical.
@Methodistical
10 жыл бұрын
Great to see the kicks being taken by two back row forwards - both well-rounded humans in their own right
@Akamoke2021
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I don't know much about Peter Brown though and I'll take your word for it, but I know John Taylor is definitely a man of principles
@graemehuia5964
Жыл бұрын
The game looked less complicated back then. Running passing & rucking.
@scott7008
4 жыл бұрын
scotland in the best period of their rugby history
@douglasherron7534
2 жыл бұрын
They were good, but in the 80's they drew with the All Blacks in '83 and achieved a Grand Slam in '84 (with practically the same team).
@takumatsushita5984
6 жыл бұрын
No video in full match is available in the UK? I'd like it!
@davidpollard3298
7 жыл бұрын
Pitch in amazing condition helping the flowing rugby. Was this the best Welsh team of the 70s ? Better than 75 and 78 ?
@randykawasaki
6 жыл бұрын
the game should definitely revert to these rules and interpretations. More entertaining.
@sexobscura
5 жыл бұрын
... and less money
@TheHawkrat
2 ай бұрын
When rugby was rugby!!
@julianslater7367
4 жыл бұрын
John Taylor had a nickname "Basil Brush".
@SAINTARGENTUM777
Жыл бұрын
My dad was there. He says it was the best game ever
@gordonmathers6489
3 жыл бұрын
I think it was a better game when line outs were like this. No rolling mauls which I hate watching
@annoyingbstard9407
Жыл бұрын
Bloody good game that.
@gordonbell5759
Жыл бұрын
I was sitting in the schoolboys section parallel to John Taylor when he kicked the winning conversation...gutted😅😅😅
@harrynewiss4630
Жыл бұрын
My God how good was Barry John?
@waverunner3911
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to find a u tube clip of Scotland or Wales winning the world Cup can't find one anywhere ✔️
@jamesmcbride2130
Жыл бұрын
How many times are u going crack the same joke?
@waverunner3911
Жыл бұрын
@@jamesmcbride2130 loads
@joshuabullion5084
4 жыл бұрын
0:16 That sums up that try alright!
@normanno8514
6 жыл бұрын
They used to call him Basil Brush.
@grandslam1998
8 жыл бұрын
Proper tidy
@patrickgames208
7 жыл бұрын
1971
@keithcaldwell7657
5 жыл бұрын
Was there no knock on rule then as a good few missed
@simonwoods8809
5 жыл бұрын
I think the rule about the knock-on from a tackle was different as opposed to a pass going forward for example. Not surprisingly that rule was changed.
@timboyle5424
Жыл бұрын
I think refs in those days overlooked borderline knock-ons. On the other hand, they did not overlook the ball being fed into the 2nd row in scrums. I think that the knock-on law had been changed a couple of years before - up to the late 60’s the ball did not have to touch the ground to be adjudged a knock-on
@paulb6152
2 жыл бұрын
Need to take a scrum again - lets just do it, no P*** around for five minutes like nowadays.
@simongleaden2864
5 жыл бұрын
No 8 taking kicks at goal? You'd never see that these days.
@philipmarsden7104
3 жыл бұрын
@Simon Gleaden: Not too long ago we saw John Eales, a lock forward, as one of the main kickers for Australia.
@douglasherron7534
2 жыл бұрын
@@philipmarsden7104 That was more than 20 years ago...
@cecilbru9487
Жыл бұрын
Yup he missed from in front of the posts, that’s may be why 😢
@martybourke2428
11 ай бұрын
Gary Sear kicked on from halfway All Blacks v France in 77 he was a number 8
@mtnstrand2819
5 ай бұрын
Good grief, but the goalkicking were aweful back then!
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