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Joshua vs Klitschko: Scott Quinnell on his favourite Wembley memory

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Welsh rugby union favourite Scott Quinnell played England many times, but what did a last-gasp try at Wembley feel like? He discusses his memories of the stadium ahead of Joshua vs Klitschko.

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So what is your favourite Wembley memory?

Scott Quinnell of Wales is held by Jonny Wilkinson of England in the Five Nations match at Wembley in London. Wales won 32-31 to deny England
Image: Scott Quinnell - the blond bombshell - powers past Jonny Wilkinson

It has to be the Scott Gibbs try, 1999, England v Wales. It was fantastic! Beating England is something you never forget, never mind where it was. We were the home side and boy, did it feel like it, especially with that win. England were about to win the Five Nations. But not on our "home" ground.

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What do you remember?

Scott Gibbs of Wales celebrates his injury time try with team mates Colin Charvis and Rob Howley against England in the Five Nations match at Wembley
Image: Scott Gibbs was the man with the late knockout try for Wales

I managed to give Gibbsy the ball - I was the blond one if you can't work it out. - he goes through, two side-steps, off his left, to his right, then bang... he's over. Neil Jenkins held his nerve for the conversion and that was that - 32-31 to us. It was one of the best feelings ever!

What was the atmosphere like?

 A Welsh Dragon in the crowd at the Five Nations match between Wales and England at Wembley in London. Wales won 32-31
Image: Wembley Stadium was Wales' home for the 1999 Five Nations

It was an incredible day at Wembley, it was Wales' home game. We walked out, there we suddenly were at Wembley; the green turf, 68,000 mad Welsh fans - it was even more of a home game for us.

If Joshua was playing rugby, he'd definitely be a No 8... he's coming for you Klitschko!
Scott Quinnell on Anthony Joshua

Will you be back at Wembley to watch Joshua and Klitschko?

I'll be watching Joshua v Klitschko on my sofa on Saturday night... where else - unless of course anyone's got a couple of tickets for me. If not that is exactly where I'll be watching it.

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So give us your prediction...

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 19:  Anthony Joshua looks on during the media workout at EIS Sheffield on April 19, 2017 in Sheffield, England.  (Photo by Dan M
Image: Joshua is coming for you Klitschko, according to Scott Quinnell

Anthony Joshua all the way. He's a big man, a strong man and if he was playing rugby, he'd definitely be a No 8...he's coming for you Klitschko.

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