It is widely acclaimed as rugby union’s greatest try – but Sir Gareth Edwards has recalled how he was “trying to get out of the way” before diving into sporting folklore.
Edwards celebrates his 75th birthday on Tuesday, while next January sees the 50th anniversary of an unforgettable contest between the Barbarians and New Zealand in Cardiff.
The former Wales and British and Irish Lions scrum-half lit up that occasion after finishing off a stunning move started by a side-stepping Phil Bennett deep inside his own 22 and involved seven players.
