THERE are some contrarian souls who will tell you that Gareth Edwards’ historic touchdown wasn’t even the best try scored at the Arms Park that day in 1973. No, that was the match winner by JPR Williams four minutes from time to seal the 23-11 win.
Their claim has a kernel of truth even if you don’t ultimately agree. Two Grant Batty tries had seen New Zealand, playing their best rugby of the tour, close to within six points at 17-11 with eight minutes left and suddenly a game that had seemed won was in the balance again.