OT: WALES AND LIONS 'GREAT' PASSES AWAY

Wales legend JPR Williams has died at the age of 74

Williams won three Grand Slam titles with Wales, in 1971, 1976 and 1978, and played eight Tests for the Lions across victorious tours to New Zealand and South Africa in 1971 and 1974 respectively

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died at the age of 74, his former club Bridgend have announced.

Williams, known for his aggressive and attacking style as a player, won 55 caps for Wales and started all eight Tests on victorious Lions tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa three years later.

The Bridgend-born back was revered among fellow Wales greats like Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies and regarded as one of rugby union's finest players.

A statement from Bridgend, for whom Williams served as player and club president, read: "JPR's passing leaves a huge void at the club, and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time."

Williams won Grand Slam titles with Wales in 1971, 1976 and 1978, while he was part of Schweppes Cup victories with Bridgend in 1979 and 1980.

He also played domestically for London Welsh and Tondu as well as Natal in South Africa.

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JPR Williams, what a pleasure to have watched you shine on a rugby field.
My condolences to all family and friends.

Sorry Chris can you merge my new thread please?

This is terrible news - one of the greatest players to play for Wales. RIP

JPR Williams, what a pleasure to have watched you shine on a rugby field.
My condolences to all family and friends.

What a player from that 70s team hard as nails when watching him play for wales and a doctor at that Rip.

Fantastic player and person.
Slowly the greats are disappearing…Gravs,Phil B and JPR amongst others.
RIP

What a player. Legend

Yes a great Wales rugby player. When you talk about of bravery in sport and giving 100%, JPR immediately springs to mind. Sympathies to his family.

RIP JPR rugby International junior Wimbledon champ Doctor and Glamorgan youth violinist what a talented man

Truely great rugby player,100% commitment in every game.
JPR will never be forgotten.
RIP.

RIP JPR rugby International junior Wimbledon champ Doctor and Glamorgan youth violinist what a talented man

Consultant level.

What a fantastic player and true Gentleman he was. He will be sadly missed.

I was at the Bridgend v All Blacks game at the Brewery Field when he got stamped on the face creating a massive cut in his cheek. He simply ran off the pitch, got stiched up and came back on in about 5 minutes. Hard as nails. A few pussy footballers could take a leaf out of his book.

RIP JPR

A rock

RIP

Made of granite.
What a player!
RIP.

A bloke who went about his business well, and with class. Shame not many today have the same wisdom. RIP JPR..