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Memorable Match No 12 |
1972 WORLD CUP FINAL |
Australia -v- Great Britain
(played in France)
Australia were robbed |
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The
controversial 1972 World Cup was held in France.
Australia won the right to play the "Poms"
in the final after defeating France 31- 9, New Zealand
9-5, but lost to Great Britain by 27 - 12.
The final took place in Lyons before a very small
crowd. The Roos and Lions slogged it out to be 10
all at full time so the game was sent into 20 minutes
extra time.
With the scores still locked at the completion of
extra time the game was awarded to Great Britain after
having a better record in the preliminary matches.
The game will always be remembered for the try that
never was. |
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| (As quoted
in the History of Australian Rugby League)
This final produced a wonerful "try that wasn't".
In the first half, Langlands chased a clever kick by Australian
half Dennis Ward that hovered high over the British line.
When Ward put the ball in the air, Langlands appeared
to have no chance of reaching it. Yet, as the ball neared
the ground over the try line, Langlands dived through
the air, caught the ball on the full at full stretch and
crashed down for a touchdown. French referee Georges Jameau,
who had been Australia's choice as referee for the match
ruled that Langlands had been offside when Ward kicked
the ball. Television replays later showed the try to have
been scored fairly.
At the time the Roos were leading 5 nil.
It was rumoured that the ref disallowed the try at the
time because he believed that no one could of been onside
at the time of the kick and got to the ball before it
hit the ground as quickly and spectacularly as Changa
had, therefore he ruled him offside.
( I remember watching this try live on TV and I am
still amazed at the talent and skills that Langlands possessed
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