TODAY sees the 130th anniversary of the first successful penalty kick in Test rugby with Billy Bancroft, below, landing a tricky 30m effort from wide out to clinch a last-minute 12-11 win for Wales over England at the Arms Park.

That is noteworthy enough, but it should also be mentioned that he chose to employ a dropped kick to complete the victory. Back in 1893 scoring was still dominated by tries – which then earned two points – and even more importantly the conversion kick that followed which was worth three points which made five points for what they called a goal. I know it is bloody c...