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Scarlets pay the ultimate tribute to Bennett

Johnny McNicholl

By BEN JAYCOCK

The Scarlets honoured legend Phil Bennett with an impressive display of running rugby to beat the Barbarians 33-19.
Former Llanelli, Wales, and British & Irish Lions outside-half Bennett sadly passed away last year, and this game was a fitting tribute to his memory.
Bennett is also ingrained into Barbarians folklore having played his part in what is widely regarded as the greatest try ever, scored by Sir Gareth Edwards against New Zealand in 1973.
The match came five weeks before Scarlets go to South Africa for their first United Rugby Championship game.
Ioan Lloyd, 22, ...

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