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Courtney stands alone from Wales 1953 heroes

THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW

PETER JACKSON

The last man left standing from one of the most revered team photographs in post-war rugby reached the grand old age of 92 last weekend. Courtney Meredith holds the distinction of being the sole survivor of the last Wales team to beat New Zealand, at Cardiff Arms Park in December 1953 – so long ago that the Queen’s coronation had taken place barely six months earlier.
Those of his contemporaries who checked into the celestial clubhouse long ago would not be one bit surprised that the Neath tighthead has outlived them all. The late Clem T...

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