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Surrey - 1971 RFU County Champions
Rugby Union - 1971 RFU County Championship - Final: Gloucestershire 3 Surrey 14
The Surrey Team Group before the game at Kingsholm.
Back Row (left to right): J. Williamson (London Society touch judge), B. Russell (Richmond), Bob Lloyd (Harlequins), Mervyn Davies (London Welsh), Geoff Evans (London Welsh), Mike Roberts (London Welsh), Paddy Hinton (Richmond), R. C. Cunis (Rosslyn Park), Colin Gibbons (London Welsh).
Front: Nigel Starmer-Smith (Harlequins), Ian Wright (Northampton), John Taylor (London Welsh), Bob Hiller (Harlequins; captain), Alastair McHarg (London Scottish), John Novack (Harlequins), Tony Phillips (London Welsh).
It was the only occasion Surrey have won the County Championship outright
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Media ID 6243001
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Surrey 1971 RFU County Champions Poster Print from Media Storehouse and Colorsport Images. This vintage rugby union poster brings you back in time to the thrilling 1971 RFU County Championship Final, where Surrey clinched the title with a 3-14 victory against Gloucestershire. Capture the historic moment with this stunning group photo of the Surrey team taken before the game at Kingsholm. The iconic image, captured by renowned sports photographer Colin Elsey, is now available as a high-quality poster print. Relive the memories and add a touch of nostalgia to your space. This poster print is perfect for rugby union fans, collectors, and those who appreciate the rich history of the sport. Order yours today and let the champions of 1971 inspire you!
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 59.4cm x 40.9cm (23.4" x 16.1")
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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This print captures a historic moment in rugby history - the Surrey team group before the 1971 RFU County Championship final against Gloucestershire. The atmosphere is palpable as these formidable athletes gather at Kingsholm, ready to battle it out on the field. In this snapshot of camaraderie and determination, we see the back row consisting of J. Williamson, B. Russell, Bob Lloyd, Mervyn Davies, Geoff Evans, Mike Roberts, Paddy Hinton, R. C. Cunis, and Colin Gibbons. Their expressions reveal their focus and readiness for the challenge ahead. The front row showcases Nigel Starmer-Smith, Ian Wright, John Taylor (a legend in his own right), Bob Hiller (the captain), Alastair McHarg (whose presence exudes strength), John Novack (with an air of confidence), and Tony Phillips. This victory was not just any triumph; it marked Surrey's first-ever outright win in the County Championship. The elation captured in this image reflects years of hard work and dedication from each player who proudly wore their county's colors that day. Colorsport Images has once again immortalized a significant moment in sporting history through this remarkable photograph by Colin Elsey. It serves as a testament to teamwork and perseverance while reminding us all that success often comes after overcoming countless challenges on our journey towards greatness.
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