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5N1979: England 7 France 6
Rugby Union - 1979 Five Nations Championship - England 7 France 6
The France team group before kick-off at Twickenham on 03/03/1979.
Back Row: Laurie Prideaux (Touch-judge - RFU), John West (Referee - IRFU), Alain Paco, Robert Paparemborde, Armand Vaquerin, Alain Maleig, Alain Guilbert, Jean-Luc Joinel, Francis Haget, Michael Rea (Touch-judge - IRFU).
Seated: Jean-Franazois Gourdon, Roland Bertranne, Alain Caussade, Jean-Michel Aguirre, Jean-Pierre Rives (captain), Ja© ra'me Gallion, Christian Ba© lascain, Fra© da© ric Costes
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This print captures a historic moment in rugby history - the intense battle between England and France during the 1979 Five Nations Championship. The image showcases the French team group, brimming with determination and anticipation, just moments before kick-off at Twickenham on March 3rd. In the back row stand Laurie Prideaux, one of the touch-judges from RFU, alongside John West, who officiated as referee from IRFU. They are surrounded by a formidable lineup of French players including Alain Paco, Robert Paparemborde, Armand Vaquerin, Alain Maleig, Alain Guilbert, Jean-Luc Joinel, Francis Haget and Ja© ra'me Gallion. Each player exudes strength and focus as they prepare to face their English rivals. Seated in front are Jean-Franazois Gourdon, Roland Bertranne, Alain Caussade, Jean-Michel Aguirre, and Christian Ba© lascain. However it is Jean-Pierre Rives who commands attention as he proudly dons the captain's armband. His leadership qualities radiate through his posture and expression. The atmosphere captured in this photograph is electric - a palpable mix of excitement and tension that only such high-stakes sporting events can generate. It serves as a timeless reminder of an unforgettable clash between two rugby powerhouses vying for victory on that fateful day in 197
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