The Cardiff-based auctioneer said the shirt was possibly the 'most iconic rugby jersey ever' - worn by Edwards when he scored what is widely hailed as the 'greatest' try in rugby union history.
Sir Gareth Edwards' iconic rugby jersey from the Barbarians' 1973 match against the All Blacks. Pic: Rogers Jones & Co
Cardiff auctioneers Rogers Jones & Co sold the shirt at auction in the Welsh capital on Friday afternoon. Edwards finished off a spectacular seven-man move started by fellow Welshman Phil Bennett deep inside his own half during the Barbarians' 23-11 victory over New Zealand in Cardiff 50 years ago. The auctioneer, Ben Rogers Jones, added that the jersey represents"the greatest try, the greatest commentary, possibly the greatest match, certainly the greatest player".
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