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Byron Hayward: Wales v. France, 1978 Five Nations

My greatest memory was Wales winning the 1978 Grand Slam against France at the old Cardiff Arms Park.  So many reasons!  It was my first live international game at 9 years old.  My hero Phil Bennett’s last game for Wales, which he scored a try, maybe two.  I remember the whole day being so intense, the crowd and atmosphere was powerful and electric.  My uncle who took me to the game lost me in the crowd, I was wandering around Cardiff for hours terrified.  Eventually he collected me from a police station after I asked a police officer for help.  I’m sure quite a few of the greats retired from international rugby that game.

I’ve come to know Phil very well, from my time at the Scarlets.  He’s a great man and so humble.

Memory added on July 3, 2021

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