'You're not going to believe this'

It is 40 years since Paul Thorburn stunned world rugby and wrote his name in the record books with his 'kick of the age'.

Wales were awarded a penalty inside their own half during the 1986 Five Nations Championship game against Scotland in Cardiff.

Everyone watching fully expected them to kick the ball to touch.

But Wales' young full-back had other ideas and what followed shocked everyone.

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