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Sideburns,big hair and huge talent the 70s Lions were show-stoppers

Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union

Flying doctor: JPR in full flow in New Zealand

The King: Barry John

Watch the Swerve: No.8 Mervyn Davies in action

Timeline
1970: France and Wales share the Five Nations
1971: Wales win Grand Slam
1972: Scotland beat England twice in the week, the second game was to celebrate the RFU’s centenary
1971: Lions win the series in New Zealand 2-1 with one Test drawn
1971: Value of a try increased from three points to four
1972: Barry John announces his shock retirement aged 27
1972: After bein...

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