Brendan Gallagher continues his expert and authorative look at the history of Rugby Union

Power: France before their game against Wales in 1977

Majestic: Mervyn Davies captained Wales to the 1976 Slam

The History of rugby: PART 12 1975-79 Glory decade for Wales
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The 1970s were a very Welsh decade culminating with Grand Slams in 1976 and 1978 to set alongside the earlier triumph of 1971. It was unquestionably a golden era in style and substance, but it wasn’t without its challenges and bumps along the way.
Wales’ key players put in massive shif...