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The Ireland team that faced the All Blacks at Lansdowne Road in 1973
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The Ireland team that faced the All Blacks at Lansdowne Road in 1973
Rugby Union - 1972 / 1973 New Zealand Tour of Britain, Ireland, France and North America - Ireland 10 New Zealand 10
The Ireland team group before the game at Lansdowne Road on 20/1/73.
Back row: Tough-judge, Fergus Slattery, Tom Grace, Terry Moore, Kevin Mays, Willie John McBride, John Moloney, M. Jones (referee), touch-judge.
Sitting: Jeremy Davidson, Ken Kennedy, Mike Gibson, Tom Kiernan (captain), Mike Flynn, Sean Lynch, Ray McLoughlin
On Ground: Barry McGann, Wallace McMaster
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This iconic photo captures the historic moment when the Ireland rugby team faced off against the mighty All Blacks at Lansdowne Road in 1973. The match, part of the New Zealand Tour of Britain, Ireland, France, and North America, ended in a thrilling draw with both teams scoring 10 points each. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see the determined faces of these legendary Irish players before they stepped onto the hallowed grounds. Standing tall in the back row are Tough-judge, Fergus Slattery, Tom Grace, Terry Moore, Kevin Mays, Willie John McBride - a towering figure who would later become one of rugby's greatest legends - John Moloney and M. Jones as referee along with a touch-judge. Sitting together are Jeremy Davidson, Ken Kennedy, Mike Gibson - an exceptional talent known for his skillful playmaking abilities -, Tom Kiernan leading as captain with pride radiating from him; alongside him sit Mike Flynn and Sean Lynch while Ray McLoughlin completes this formidable lineup. On ground level lie Barry McGann and Wallace McMaster ready to give their all for their country. This photograph is not just about capturing a momentous sporting event but also serves as a testament to camaraderie and teamwork that transcends borders. Preserved by Colorsport Images for generations to come; it immortalizes these brave athletes who left everything on that field on January 20th 1973.
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