BRENDAN GALLAGHER RECALLS THE MOST TUMULTUOUS TOUR BY NEW ZEALAND EVER IN 1972-73
Brendan Gallagher looks back at the highs and lows – from scuffles in a Cardiff pub to a thrilling victory for the Barbarians

HAS there ever been quite such a tumultuous newsworthy tour as the All Blacks visit to Europe in 1972-73? The last great old style full bore New Zealand trip overseas, certainly to these parts.
What a time to be alive for us young schoolboy tyros who followed the tour avidly. Rugby was on the back and front pages throughout. In many ways we have never had it so good but i...