The image of talismanic Wales full-back JPR Williams walking from the Brewery Field pitch in Bridgend in 1978 to receive 30 stitches in his cheek after a sickening stamp by All Blacks prop John Ashworth has become infamous.
Now, thirty years later, Ashworth has made a small peace offering to Williams, an orthopaedic surgeon, in the form of a bottle of wine from his Hawke's Bay vineyard. "There was no apology from anyone after the game and I have never spoken to Ashworth since," said Williams. "But recently a couple who live near me went on a cricket tour to New Zealand where Ashworth has a vineyard. He gave my friend a bottle of wine to bring back for me, which is something at least - even if it is 30 years too late!"
"I suppose I should be grateful for that but I won't be sending him a Christmas card!"
Williams' recollection of the incident is perfect, and gives a glimpse of why exactly the hatchet hasn't been buried after all these years. "I remember being nowhere near the ball and being stamped on twice. Luckily, I had previously broken my cheekbone and bones always grow back stronger.
"If I hadn't, then my cheekbone would have gone. My father stitched me up and I went back on to finish the game, which certainly wouldn't be allowed these days."