Gareth Edwards’ 1973 Barbarians jersey sold at auction for record £240,000

The Welsh wizard finished off a spectacular seven-man move in the win over New Zealand in Cardiff 50 years ago.

Gareth Edwards’ 1973 Barbarians jersey was sold at auction (PA)

The Barbarians jersey worn by Gareth Edwards when he scored rugby union’s widely-acclaimed greatest try has been sold for a world record fee of £240,000 at auction.

Edwards finished off a spectacular seven-man move started by a side-steeping Phil Bennett deep inside his own half during the Barbarians’ 23-11 victory over New Zealand in Cardiff 50 years ago.