It was a season of unforgettable International Rugby. France, holders of the Championship, crashed to defeat, while Wales in Investiture Year took the title and the Triple Crown. Ireland's spectacular run of victories, only going down to Wales, so nearly brought them international honours; and Budge Rogers overhauled Lord Wakefield's record number of caps for England in a XV playing bright open rugby.
Cliff Morgan looks back on a memorable season and introduces excerpts from the International matches of 1968-69.
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