A 3-time 5 Nations Grand Slam winner together with his nation, he additionally boasted an unbeaten file in eight Checks as a Lion in historic triumphant excursions to New Zealand in 1971 and 1974 in South Africa.
Rugby paid tribute to one of many sport’s greatest-ever gamers after former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams died on the age of 74 on Monday, January 8.
A 3-time 5 Nations Grand Slam winner together with his nation, he additionally boasted an unbeaten file in eight Checks as a Lion in historic triumphant excursions to New Zealand in 1971 and 1974 in South Africa. He later went on to develop into a surgeon and served as Bridgend’s membership president till his passing.
“Bridgend Ravens are devastated to announce the passing of JPR Williams,” his former membership stated in a press release. “Certainly one of Bridgend’s most adorned gamers and an icon of world rugby, JPR served the membership most lately as membership president. Our ideas are with JPR’s household and associates at this unhappy time.”
Williams made his Wales debut in opposition to Scotland in 1969, with the final of his 55 worldwide caps coming in opposition to the identical opponents at Murrayfield 12 years later. A star performer throughout Welsh rugby’s Nineteen Seventies golden period, he was a fearless defender along with his attacking panache. He scored the decisive drop purpose that secured the Lions solely ever sequence overcome the All Blacks in 1971. Williams was equally as distinguished on the unbeaten 1974 South Africa tour, which the Lions took with three wins and a draw.
“One of many best ever Lions,” the Lions posted on X. “A person who impressed so many. “It’s with big disappointment to be taught that JPR Williams has handed away on the age of 74. All our ideas are together with his household and associates.”
He additionally starred for the Barbarians of their unforgettable 23-11 victory over New Zealand in 1973, touching down in a sport mainly remembered for Gareth Edwards’ spectacular landing that accomplished a panoramic length-of-the-field transfer.
At membership degree, his profession included an eight-year stint at London Welsh, when the Exiles have been a significant drive in British rugby.
“All at London Welsh RFC are deeply saddened by the information this night that rugby legend JPR Williams has handed away,” the membership stated. “Our ideas and condolences exit to his associates, colleagues and household. An enormous loss to all who knew and cherished him.”
Additionally a proficient cricketer and tennis participant, Williams was made an MBE for his contribution to rugby. And he continued enjoying into his early 50s, lining up for village membership Tondu earlier than lastly calling it a day in 2003.
World Rugby posted on X: “One of many best gamers the sport has ever seen. JPR Williams leaves behind an unimaginable legacy. All our ideas are together with his household and associates.”
Le Monde with AFP
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