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 becky  over the moon 09 Jan 24 8.30am |
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Another great sportsman of his day touches down for the last time
A stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell give some indication of expected traffic numbers |
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 Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 09 Jan 24 8.47am |
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A real legend and an icon of World Rugby.
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| mezzer Main Stand, Block F, Row 20 seat 1... 09 Jan 24 2.54pm |
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I was amazed that he carried on as an orthopaedic surgeon after he'd finished playing as Rugby Union was still an amateur sport back then. One of my favourite all time players, and I didn't like Wales!
Living down here does have some advantages. At least you can see them cry. |
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| Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 09 Jan 24 3.56pm |
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Photo of him in the Mail today, face and shirt a bloodied mess after being stamped on while playing for Bridgend against the All Blacks in 1978. Incredibly back on the field after having 30 stitches applied to the injury....by his father. A rugby legend. RIP
Dad and I watched games standing on the muddy slope of the Holmesdale Road end. He cheered and I rattled. |
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 09 Jan 24 5.21pm |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
Photo of him in the Mail today, face and shirt a bloodied mess after being stamped on while playing for Bridgend against the All Blacks in 1978. Incredibly back on the field after having 30 stitches applied to the injury....by his father. A rugby legend. RIP I am in regular contact with a former Welsh International Rugby player. He echoed the sentiments of many who have waxed lyrical about the qualities JPR brought to the game.He truly was a legend and an icon.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 09 Jan 24 6.03pm |
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I remember that great Welsh team of the 70’s, even Rugby was more enjoyable to watch back then. RIP
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| Willo South coast - west of Brighton. 09 Jan 24 6.35pm |
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Originally posted by monkey
I remember that great Welsh team of the 70’s, even Rugby was more enjoyable to watch back then. RIP Names that immediately spring to mind : Gareth Edwards, Ray Gravell, Phil Bennett, JJ Williams, Barry John, Derek Quinnell, Bobby Windsor, Gareth Davies, Mervyn Davies and of course JPR.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 09 Jan 24 7.36pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
Names that immediately spring to mind : Gareth Edwards, Ray Gravell, Phil Bennett, JJ Williams, Barry John, Derek Quinnell, Bobby Windsor, Gareth Davies, Mervyn Davies and of course JPR. I always remember that great try he got playing for the barbarians against the all blacks
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| Pete53 Hassocks 10 Jan 24 3.18pm |
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Originally posted by Willo
Names that immediately spring to mind : Gareth Edwards, Ray Gravell, Phil Bennett, JJ Williams, Barry John, Derek Quinnell, Bobby Windsor, Gareth Davies, Mervyn Davies and of course JPR. What a list of great names from a great era
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