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1971–72 Challenge Cup

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The 1971–72 Challenge Cup was the 71st staging of rugby league's oldest knockout competition, the Challenge Cup. The final was contested by St. Helens and Leeds at Wembley.

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Final

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The final was played on Saturday 13 May 1972, in front of a crowd of 89,495. After leading 12-6 at half time, St Helens beat Leeds 16-13.[1]

The winner of the Lance Todd Trophy was Saints’ Kel Coslett.[2]

St Helens scorers were Les Jones (1 try), Graham Rees (1 try), and Kel Coslett (5 goals).

This was St Helens’ fourth Cup final win in eight Final appearances.[3]

13 May 1972
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Wembley, London
Attendance: 89,495
Referee: Eric Lawrinson (Warrington)
Player of the Match: Kel Coslett
1Geoff Pimblett
2Les Jones
3Billy Benyon
4Johnny Walsh
5Frank Wilson
6Ken Kelly
7Jeff Heaton
8Graham Rees
9Les Greenall
10John Stephens
11John Mantle
12Eric Chisnall
13Kel Coslett (c)
Substitutes:
14Alan Whittle (unused)
15Kelvin Earl (unused)
Coach:
Jim Challinor
1John Holmes
2Alan Smith
3Syd Hynesdownward-facing red arrow
4Les Dyl
5John Atkinson
6Alan Hardisty (c)[4]
7Keith Hepworth
8Terry Clawson
9Tony Fisher
10Bill Ramsey
11Bob Haigh
12Phil Cookson
13Ray Batten
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14John Langleyupward-facing green arrow
15Graham Eccles (unused)
Coach:
Derek Turner
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