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Nigel Carr - British Lions
Rugby Union - International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) Centenary (16/4/1986) - British Lions 7 Rest of the World XV 15
Nigel Carr of the Lions tackles The Rests Nick Farr-Jones at Cardiff Arms Park.
The game was also intended as a warm-up for the 1986 British Lions tour to South Africa, but this was subsequently cancelled due to controversy over the apartheid government in the country.
This was the first of two celebratory games, with the second played three days later at Twickenham between a Five Nations side and an Overseas Union side
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In this iconic print captured by Colorsport's Colin Elsey, we witness a thrilling clash between the British Lions and the Rest of the World XV at Cardiff Arms Park on April 16,1986. Nigel Carr, representing the Lions in his prime, fearlessly tackles Nick Farr-Jones from The Rests team. This match not only marked an important milestone for rugby union as it celebrated the International Rugby Football Board (IRFB) Centenary but also served as a warm-up game for the highly anticipated 1986 British Lions tour to South Africa. However, due to mounting controversy surrounding apartheid in the country, this tour was regrettably canceled. The intensity and passion displayed by Carr epitomize the spirit of rugby union – fierce competition coupled with mutual respect among players. As he lunges towards Farr-Jones with unwavering determination, their collision symbolizes both teams' commitment to giving their all on that hallowed ground. Colorsport's vivid image immortalizes this historic moment when two titans clashed under grey skies at Cardiff Arms Park. It serves as a reminder not only of Nigel Carr's exceptional skills but also of how political circumstances can impact sporting events. This remarkable photograph is part of Colorsport's extensive collection showcasing unforgettable moments in sports history without any commercial intent or association with companies.
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