Greatest Try?
The brilliance of the winning try scored by England’s captain, R. A. W. Sharp, in the international Rugby match with Scotland at Twickenham prompted 8.8. C. television to re-screen the superlative solo movement. Then to show something comparable, the BJB.C. went right back to the .1935 All Blacks, to their match with England on the same ground where Prince Obolensky,
not once, but twice, outpaced the New Zealand defence to score magnificently. Which was the greatest try, Sharp’s, or Obolensky’s? the announcer asked. Sharp owed his to subtley, judgment, and sweetly-timed acceleration; Obolensky, his primarily, to great speed. But all three provide thought for All Black reflection —and admiration.—London correspondent of “The Press.”
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Press, Volume CII, Issue 30094, 30 March 1963, Page 9
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115Greatest Try? Press, Volume CII, Issue 30094, 30 March 1963, Page 9
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