FORMER Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died aged 74.
Williams won 55 Wales caps and started all eight Tests on victorious Lions tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa three years later.
PAFormer Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died aged 74[/caption]
PAHe was a fearless player known for his aggressive and attacking style[/caption]
GettyWilliams supported by fellow Wales teammates Gerald Davies and Jeff Young in 1971[/caption]
John Peter Rhys Williams became known as JPR after another John Williams, JJ, made his Wales debut in 1973.
He was a fearless player known for his aggressive and attacking style.
Williams was revered among fellow Wales greats like Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies, and regarded as one of rugby union‘s finest players.
His death was announced by Bridgend Ravens – formerly known as Bridgend – a club that Williams served as a player and club president.
They said: “Bridgend Ravens are devastated to announce the passing of JPR Williams.
“One of Bridgend’s most decorated-players and an icon of world rugby, JPR served the club most recently as club president.
“Our thoughts are with JPR’s family and friends at this sad time.”