13 year old school boy from Gwaun- Cae-Gurwen going to see his hero Gareth Edwards for the first time. Still brings tears to my eyes. What a match, what a score indeed.
3 thoughts... 1. So many tackles around the neck 2, Those Phil Bennett sidesteps are beyond genius 3. The sheer pace of Gareth Edwards - blimey. Not just try of the century - they could play this game for the next 500 years and not come close.
All Blacks dangerous tackling around the neck would have got stopped today. Barbarians were so tough didn't sway their passing. Acceleration by Edwards at the end. Amazing, pure sport.
The commentator was indeed fabulous - as a fly-half for Cardiff, Wales, the Barbarians and British Lions. Not forgetting a season in Ireland with Bective. I have always been a great fan of Gareth, but I would not like to decide on whether he was better than the commentator.
@@alanmcdonald4423IIRC Cliff Morgan wasn’t supposed to be commentating but Bill McLaren had woken up feeling unwell so Morgan was promoted from pitchside interviews to commentary.
0:47 "This is great stuff!" Well, the commentator ain't seen nothin' yet! And that final pass to a wonderfully anticipative Edwards was like the perfect baton change in an Olympics relay final.
There will never be a better try than this one! I read in the Telegraph a few years ago that when Phil B picked up the ball to dance around the All Blacks, Gareth Edwards was thinking "just kick it off the park!". It's just as well he didn't. What a score!
I don't even like rugby, but that was absolutely brilliant. The greatest try of all time. The two side steps from Phil Bennett were unforgettable and Gareth Edwards finished off a fantastic move. A moment of sporting history.
I was there, on the West Terrace towards which Edwards was running. We were so far away from the beginning of the movement we did not really appreciate quite how superb it all was as they ran towards us. I have watched this many times over the years and there are still moments when you are sure that someone is going to drop the ball. What I also notice is how many of the All Black tackles would these days be judged to be illegally high. It was a different game then...
One of those rare occasions when the stars align everythings perfect the day the teams the commentary one of the greatest sporting moments ever absolutely wonderful.
And that’s why it’s still known as ‘That Try’. I can watch it on a loop, just beautiful! Thanks for uploading, this is the best quality that I was able to find.
Ooh that fellow edwards,what a team the babas were,gareth edwards ran the length of the pitch to score the try,it has to be a contender for the greatest try ever just amazing and cliff morgans brilliant commentary 👍🤠
1st match i ever watched 59 now how lucky was i Edwards try & morgans commentary wow When i play rugby with my grandson i do always say quinnell !!! As i glide very slowly past him
Have you heard Scott Quinnell talking about his father's pass to Gareth Edward's. My son said that pass was forward, to which Scott says well you go and tell your grand father it was a forward pass, because I'm not. ?
Two head high tackles Hahahaha great try! Miss the old days! I love how there’s now chest pumping or showing off after he scores the try! Just straight back into it 👍
What a great try, considering many facts, no professional players or coaches back then, fields we not a perfect, boots had nails holding small sprigs, high tackle were not called back then unless they were coat-hangers, running from your goal line was unheard of back then and only executed recently, no video referee, forward passes were still against the law back then and still are now Wayne Barnes! I was only an 8 year old kid back when this outstanding TEAM try was scored and there are many amazing tries scored each year, this try would be in the top tries of the year in todays standard, especially considering all the above facts this makes it an even more an amazing try. Great to watch, as it brings back so many great memories. Cheers Bryce
No disrespect to All Black great Sid Going but I thought Gareth Edwards was the best half back in the world during the 1970s and one of the greats ever. Great passer, tactical kicker, and runner. He was the key to the Lions 1971 and 1974 series wins against the ABs and Boks. Had he made himself available for the Lions 77 tour of NZ then the series result may have been different.
Got to disagree with that. Phil Bennett was amazing and the best outside half. Gareth Edwards was the best scrum half, and in my opinion a better player. But a close call
13 year old school boy from Gwaun- Cae-Gurwen going to see his hero Gareth Edwards for the first time. Still brings tears to my eyes. What a match, what a score indeed.
Still makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up 41 years later.
3 thoughts...
1. So many tackles around the neck
2, Those Phil Bennett sidesteps are beyond genius
3. The sheer pace of Gareth Edwards - blimey.
Not just try of the century - they could play this game for the next 500 years and not come close.
All Blacks dangerous tackling around the neck would have got stopped today. Barbarians were so tough didn't sway their passing. Acceleration by Edwards at the end. Amazing, pure sport.
How JPR’s head remained on his neck, I’ll never know. RIP John Peter Rhys Williams, died today, aged just 74 years. Forever a legend.
I've now watched this at least twenty times in a row. Totally addictive.
Try of the century. Also the commentator is fabulous. Real spine tingling stuff.
The commentator was indeed fabulous - as a fly-half for Cardiff, Wales, the Barbarians and British Lions. Not forgetting a season in Ireland with Bective.
I have always been a great fan of Gareth, but I would not like to decide on whether he was better than the commentator.
@@alanmcdonald4423IIRC Cliff Morgan wasn’t supposed to be commentating but Bill McLaren had woken up feeling unwell so Morgan was promoted from pitchside interviews to commentary.
Seen GE play twice - RESPECT 😎
As a kid of 10 I watched the the Welsh in the 70,s and what a great team from 1-15 absolutely brilliant .
0:47 "This is great stuff!"
Well, the commentator ain't seen nothin' yet!
And that final pass to a wonderfully anticipative Edwards was like the perfect baton change in an Olympics relay final.
There will never be a better try than this one! I read in the Telegraph a few years ago that when Phil B picked up the ball to dance around the All Blacks, Gareth Edwards was thinking "just kick it off the park!". It's just as well he didn't. What a score!
The crowd knew what was going on. Wow, brought tears to this Kiwi's eyes
I don't even like rugby, but that was absolutely brilliant. The greatest try of all time. The two side steps from Phil Bennett were unforgettable and Gareth Edwards finished off a fantastic move. A moment of sporting history.
Sporting perfection. Brings a tear to my eye every time I see it.
I was there, on the West Terrace towards which Edwards was running. We were so far away from the beginning of the movement we did not really appreciate quite how superb it all was as they ran towards us. I have watched this many times over the years and there are still moments when you are sure that someone is going to drop the ball. What I also notice is how many of the All Black tackles would these days be judged to be illegally high. It was a different game then...
that run from Edwards was just perfect timing, hit the ball at hellish pace.
They could do with a few players of Edwards' class for their upcoming series v the ABs.
hellish pace lol. Excellent try, one of the best ever and i mean ever.
And then he even accelerated once he'd got the ball.
What can touch a man like that? Nothing and nobody. Hero, the greatest ever
One of those rare occasions when the stars align everythings perfect the day the teams the commentary one of the greatest sporting moments ever absolutely wonderful.
Don't care how many times I watch this. Still amazing.
And that’s why it’s still known as ‘That Try’. I can watch it on a loop, just beautiful! Thanks for uploading, this is the best quality that I was able to find.
Ooh that fellow edwards,what a team the babas were,gareth edwards ran the length of the pitch to score the try,it has to be a contender for the greatest try ever just amazing and cliff morgans brilliant commentary 👍🤠
Best try ever in rugby history.
RIP Phil Bennett.
The line Edwards hits is amazing.
Amazing..wow. Babbas rock. Look at this video. Rugby at its best. The big names of the day let loose to display absolutely incredible talent. Respect.
1st match i ever watched
59 now how lucky was i
Edwards try & morgans commentary wow
When i play rugby with my grandson i do always say quinnell !!! As i glide very slowly past him
My favourite thing ever in sport...
This is just fkn magical.some of those high tackles tho lol.
The best try ever.
Still can’t believe no one mentioned JPR being short arm tackled twice in the build up.
Marvellous !
I met him.... And his statue is in St David's centre,.
The catch by the Baba's no. 8 is as great as any other part of the play.
Have you heard Scott Quinnell talking about his father's pass to Gareth Edward's. My son said that pass was forward, to which Scott says well you go and tell your grand father it was a forward pass, because I'm not. ?
High tackles didn't exist in those days. 2 on jpr in one passage of play ha haa. But will there ever be a more beautiful try scored than that|?
Goosebumps.
Two head high tackles Hahahaha great try! Miss the old days! I love how there’s now chest pumping or showing off after he scores the try! Just straight back into it 👍
What a great try, considering many facts, no professional players or coaches back then, fields we not a perfect, boots had nails holding small sprigs, high tackle were not called back then unless they were coat-hangers, running from your goal line was unheard of back then and only executed recently, no video referee, forward passes were still against the law back then and still are now Wayne Barnes! I was only an 8 year old kid back when this outstanding TEAM try was scored and there are many amazing tries scored each year, this try would be in the top tries of the year in todays standard, especially considering all the above facts this makes it an even more an amazing try. Great to watch, as it brings back so many great memories. Cheers Bryce
Every Barbarian touched the ball in the build up to the move as well.
@@geoffnunney2769 Not true.
@@geoffnunney2769 not true ... However the try later in the game by JPR Williams does have that distinction . and is arguably an even better try
oh that fellow edwards
The conversion attempt after mind 😂😂😂😂😂👍
Every time I see this video it makes my hair stand up
If that`s the best try of all time, then that conversion kick has to be the biggest anticlimax of all time.
Even though I know what’s gonna happen, me heart still can’t quite take it and I squeal 😂
superb
É de arrepiar!
I,m getting on a bit now (54) and I have still yet to see a better try.
+phil osophical JPRs try in the same game is also an all time great try.
Arise, Sir Gareth!
better late than never
Legend
Every NZ tackle on JPR, a tackle around his neck. Even then, the NZ defender comes off worse.
And that's how Phil Bennett roled.....
Best. Try. Ever!!!!
No disrespect to All Black great Sid Going but I thought Gareth Edwards was the best half back in the world during the 1970s and one of the greats ever. Great passer, tactical kicker, and runner. He was the key to the Lions 1971 and 1974 series wins against the ABs and Boks. Had he made himself available for the Lions 77 tour of NZ then the series result may have been different.
Cliff Morgan's commentary is almost as good as the try.
best try ever in rugby union,but man all those high tackles ,lol.
JPR just brushed off those tackles as if they were nothing. ?
Greatest try ever.
Does anyone know who the commentator was? Best commentary ever!
cliff morgan
@@normanno8514 thank you
The late great Sir Cliff Morgan. Another Welsh legend.
cliff morgan
@@deankeith830 thank you
Great try - but pity the last pass was forward. Two attempts to remove JPR's head in 45 seconds
It wasn't forward look again you blind clown
@@rogershirley2857 Well JPR was a Dr.
Phil Bennet's dummies though... My word
Bennett en mystifie 4 et en met 2 sur le cul , puis JPR Williams qui echappe à la guillotine, Edwards à la finition. Énorme essai
Dew!
Gareth Edwards is my 2nd cousin
+Georgia Edwards And I'm his postman!
+MightyAj and I am his number one fan!
I'm his cat
@@nevadamareno3713 meoooooow
You mean Sir Gareth.
La dernière passe semble en avant.
The last pass was forward, anyway
Great referee
Like a Panzer Division!
As Phil Bennett said in jest. "I sidestepped three All Blacks and all I got was arthritis. Gareth ran straight and got a knighthood!"
Go see if you don't believe. J. Xxxxx
Cliff Morgan was a great commentator yet his " if" clause at the end makes me call the grammar police ! High tackles , loose talk!
Bennett was even better than Edwards
Got to disagree with that. Phil Bennett was amazing and the best outside half. Gareth Edwards was the best scrum half, and in my opinion a better player. But a close call
I hate snooker. This is why.