The class of '71: history making Lions
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The 1971 Lions created history by beating the All Blacks 40 years ago
Wales fly-half Barry John was one of the generals behind a stunning 2-1 series win
Gerald Davies was another one of the six Welshmen in the starting backline for the first Test
Gareth Edwards was one of the legendary names to feature for the Lions
Fergus Slattery did't feature in the Test series but was an important part of an unbeaten provincial tour of NZ
John Taylor beat Slattery to the No7 shirt for the four-Test series
JPR Williams kicked a crucial long-range drop goal in the fourth and final Test
Willie John McBride played in all four internationals while David Duckham started three
McBride and Gareth Edwards are always in demand in the build up to modern Lions tours
Test No8 Mervyn Davies is another whose opinions are always sought after in the lead up to tours
Skipper John Dawes (far right) led a Lions party with 13 Welshmen including John Taylor, Mike Roberts, Mervyn Davies and JPR Williams
Mike Gibson is one of 10 squd members to appear in the International Rugby Hall of Fame
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