The Wallabies, Australian rugby team, c.1908

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Wales played their first match against the Australians at the Arms Park in 1908. Wales won by 9 points to 6.

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1900-1909

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Submitted by Phil Atkinson on Tue, 26/08/2014 - 12:52

Well I've found the answer myself with a lot of help!
It's Neath and Aberavon v the Wallabies at Neath 1908, I just never thought there was that natural banking so close to the Gnoll. See Mike Price's Tempus book on Neath RFC Vol 1 to 1945 for a series of photos from the game!
Pic still needs flipping from the mirror image!
Cheers Phil Atkinson [email protected] (Rugby Memorabilia Society)