Welsh rugby 1977 v Scotland

Welsh rugby 1977 against Scotland and it`s the Phil and Gerald show. Two steppers. One breaks out, the other finishes it off - brilliant!

Why is it so often Wales - you know why!

Wales in their usual red shirts playing left to right.

There`s plenty of play in this clip before the Welsh get the ball.

Scotland are attacking but turnover the ball and end up being punished for it. Gerald Davies gets the ball.

"Gerald Davies, what was he doing there" says Bill McClaren
(normally he would be out on the right wing).

He cleverly jinks twice, avoiding two Scottish players

and palms the third Scotland defender.

Almost immediately he offloads to

players in support who quickly make ground.

The ball moves out to the wing position

back in-field again with an improvised pass (overhead lob)

then a swift ball from Fenwick (great handling!) to Bennett

sets Bennett against the remaining defenders.

He cleverly steps two defenders with the same movement.

The defense is left sprawling on the ground.

It`s clear to the tryline and Bennett canters in

and scores under the posts.

Great sidesteps from two great players!

Fantastic try!

It`s on video so you can study it

The video tape is "101 Best Tries - with Cliff Morgan" - my VCR says it`s around the 41:59 mark (may vary a little).

The heading - "Phil Bennett - 1977 Wales v Scotland".

I`ve also seen it on video clips around the net.
It`s here on YouTube - if the poster has not removed it!.
This shorter version doesn`t show the lead up play by Scotland or the turnover.