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Gregor’s ‘Toonie flip’ turns French Test on its head

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The Rugby Paper Team
14 March 2021

Brendan Gallagher delves into some of rugby’s most enduring images, their story and why they are still so impactful

Iconic Rugby Pictures: PART 51 Gregor Townsend’s back-handed pass at Parc des Princes February 18, 1995

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It’s February 18, 1995 at Parc des Princes and the clock is ticking down with just a couple of minutes left. Scotland are trailing 22-16 but pressing hard with Gregor Townsend on the attack. The match is not yet won or lost. Townsend was an exciting if occasionally erratic talent and his skipper Gavin Hastings &ndash...

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