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England team that defeated Ireland in the 1986 Five Nations
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England team that defeated Ireland in the 1986 Five Nations
Rugby Union - 1986 Five Nations Championship - England 25 Ireland 20
England team group before kick-off at Twickenham on 01/03/1986.
Back (l-r): Richard Hill*, Stuart Barnes*, John Palmer*, Peter Winterbottom, Dean Richards, Wade Dooley, Maurice Colclough, Gary Pearce, Steve Brain, Fran Clough, Gareth Chilcott, Peter Cook*, Andy Simpson*, Paul Rendall*.
Seated: Kevin Simms, Rob Andrew, Mike Harrison, Nigel Melville (captain), Rory Underwood, Huw Davies, Gary Rees.
*replacement
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England's Triumph - The Unforgettable 1986 Five Nations Victory
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. In this photo print, we are transported back to the historic Twickenham Stadium on March 1st, 1986. The atmosphere is electric as the England rugby team gathers in a tight-knit group before their monumental clash against Ireland. This moment captures the essence of camaraderie and determination that would ultimately lead them to a thrilling victory. Standing tall at the back row are legends such as Richard Hill, Stuart Barnes, and John Palmer, ready to unleash their skills upon their opponents. Alongside them stand Peter Winterbottom, Dean Richards, Wade Dooley, Maurice Colclough - all warriors prepared for battle. Their steely gazes reveal an unwavering focus on securing triumph for their nation. Seated with poise and confidence are Kevin Simms, Rob Andrew, Mike Harrison - each embodying grace under pressure. Nigel Melville stands proudly as captain of this formidable squad while Rory Underwood and Huw Davies exude anticipation for what lies ahead. This snapshot in time immortalizes not only these extraordinary athletes but also the spirit of unity that propelled them towards greatness. As they donned the iconic white jerseys adorned with red roses on that fateful day in 1986, they etched themselves into rugby history by defeating Ireland with a scoreline of 25-20. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to England's indomitable spirit and unyielding pursuit of victory during one of
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