Shy schoolboys whose talent shook the world

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

Iconic Rugby Pictures:
PART 5
The Ella brothers September 5, 1977

What’s happening here
It’s September 5, 1977 and three young unknown Aborigine kids have pulled over for a quick picture after an Aussies Schools fitness camp in Waverley ahead of their tour to Britain. In the middle is Gary Ella, just 17, who has his arms around twin brothers Glenn and Mark who are both 18. Glenn is on the left as we look.
Just a week before this picture was taken they...

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