Moseley’s Magnificent Seven were heralded on the big stage but often wasted by England

All stars: Moseley’s seven England internationals MOSELEY’S stature as one of the strongest clubs in Britain 50 years ago is highlighted by this striking picture of their seven England internationals, taken at the start of their centenary season in September 1972. Later that season, Moseley also boasted eight players in the Midlands Counties (West) side that defeat the All Blacks. Moseley tended to have a strange relationship with England selectors in the 1960s and early 1970s. Their success against domestic and Welsh opposition could not be ignored but often their ...

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