Anscombe hits late winner to crown famous Blues recovery

By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

CARDIFF Blues gave departing coach Danny Wilson the silverware his sterling efforts deserved in this pulsating Challenge Cup Final that was so much more than an hors d’ouvre before the main event.
The Blues staged a mighty second half comeback after trailing 20-6 at half-time, having scarcely fired a shot in anger in the opening 40 minutes, and finally sealed the deal with a nerveless last minute penalty from wide out by Gareth Anscombe.
It was a stunning comeback – the biggest ever in a Challenge Cup Final – and it was also a gala occasion in a magn...

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