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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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Media ID 7195101
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Experience the thrill of international rugby with our Media Storehouse Nigel Carr - British Lions poster print. This iconic image, captured by Colorsport and Colin Elsey at Cardiff Arms Park during the IRFB Centenary match between the British Lions and Rest of the World XV, showcases a pivotal moment in rugby union history. Witness Nigel Carr's determined tackle on Nick Farr-Jones as the Lions and the Rest of the World clashed in an unforgettable encounter. Bring the excitement of the game into your home or office with this high-quality, vibrant poster print that is sure to be a conversation starter."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 56.1cm x 42cm (22.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
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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