TO true rugby supporters the commentary alone is pure poetry but the try itself is sheer undulated class.
When Gareth Edwards touched down in the corner of Cardiff Arms Park for the Barbarians against the mighty All Blacks on a crisp January day in 1973 he finished off a move that had gone through six pairs of hands and was started by some of the best footwork ever seen on a rugby field — a series of mesmeric sidesteps from his Wales halfback partner Phil Bennett.
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Making History Gareth Edwards in action for the Baa-Baas will reunited with John Dawes (below, right), Willie-John McBride and Derek Quinnell and (far left with his jersey from the match) Phil Bennett.​
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Now the seven men involved in what has been called the greatest try of all time are reuniting for a special dinner, and rugby fans are being given an opportunity to be there.
Organised by the Welsh Charitables RFC in Cardiff the dinner, on October 25 at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff, will raise money for five Welsh charities.
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Club secretary David Power said: “That try for the Barbarians is regarded as many as the greatest try ever scored.
“Cliff Morgan’s commentary as the ball is passed among the team is thrilling. Rugby fans who come along to this dinner will be part of a special night in the company of seven of the team who made that try happen.
“Phil Bennett, JPR Williams, John Pullin, John Dawes, Tom David, Derek Quinnell and Gareth Edwards will relive the game and that great try as we have Dinner With The Magnificent Seven.
“All money raised at the dinner will go to the Welsh Charitables RFC Benevolent Fund who supports St Anne’s Hospice, Wrex the Welsh Former International Players Benevolent Association, Ty Hafan the family hospice for young lives, The Princes Trust Cymru and St David’s Hospice Care.”
Llanelli and Wales legend Phil Bennett said: “I often go to dinners and meet youngsters who, even though I’m way before their time, will say they have watched that game so many times.
“It was a great game to play in and it will always live with me. You never get tired of talking about it because it was such a great try.”
The former outside half pointed out that the game as a whole was something special.
He said: “People must remember that it was also a fantastic game and that the All Blacks also played their part.
“What made it extra special for me was that it was played in Cardiff Arms Park, but we were not Wales we were the Barbarians, yet the crowd was unbelievable, it was a fantastic feeling.”
Derek Quinnell played his role with a superb one-handed pass to Edwards, which some questioned as being slightly forward.
He said: “The ref obviously didn’t think it was forward so but my grandson Steel does.
“It was being replayed on television recently and Scot said, ‘Steel come and see this.’ As Gareth was diving in the corner he said, ‘Grandad, that was forwards’.”
Of the try itself, he added: “Benny was the only one who thought it was on and at that point he had 29 players in front of him. It has stood the test of time and is still shown on television.”
For tickets, called Mr Power on 07973 705062.
Article source: http://www.sportal.com.au/rugby-union-news-display/rebels-orchestrate-stunning-win-243425
Heroes plan reunion to mark rugby"s iconic try
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