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North Midlands XV - 1949 / 50
Rugby Union - 1949 / 1950 season - North Midlands XV vs. International Scorers XV
The North Midlands XV team group before the game at Villa Park on 19/4/50.
Back (left to right): J. E. Collins (touch-judge), K. Freeborn, R. O. Taylor, J. W. Dudley, J. P. Kearns, T. Pearce (referee), A. R. Corley, A. J. Jacombs, D. D. Greville, R. Woodward (touch-judge).
Front: E. Rossiter (Moseley), R. E. Watkins, B. J. Hazel (Scotland), R. I. Scorer, G. P. Vaughan (Cambridge), R. J. Carter, L. Morgan.
Ground: A. Edge and Micky Steele-Bodger (England and Cambridge)
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This print captures the North Midlands XV team group before their highly anticipated match against the International Scorers XV during the 1949/1950 Rugby Union season. The historic moment was immortalized at Villa Park on April 19th, 1950. In this remarkable snapshot, we witness a formidable lineup of players standing tall and proud. From left to right in the back row, we have J. E. Collins as touch-judge, followed by K. Freeborn, R. O. Taylor, J. W. Dudley, J. P. Kearns, T. Pearce as referee (ensuring fair play), A. R. Corley, A. J Jacombs, D. D Greville and R. Woodward serving as another touch-judge. The front row showcases E. Rossiter from Moseley alongside R. E Watkins, B. J Hazel representing Scotland, R. I Scorer, G. P Vaughan hailing from Cambridge, and finally R. J Carter, L. Morgan completing this powerful assembly of athletes. Notably present in this iconic image are two legendary figures: A Edge and Micky Steele-Bodger who both represented England and Cambridge University with great distinction throughout their careers. As we delve into this piece of sporting history captured by Colorsport Images/Wilkes Photography, it is impossible not to be captivated by the camaraderie emanating from these determined individuals united under one banner - North Midlands XV. Their unwavering dedication to rugby union shines through every pixel of this timeless photograph
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