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bigstanhibbert
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JPR Williams: Wales and British and Irish Lions legend dies aged 74
Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies at the age of 74.
www.bbc.co.uk
JPR Williams obituary: The Wales and Lions full-back who never took a backward step
The legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams was one of those special sporting stars who was known by his initials.
www.bbc.co.uk
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R.I.P JPR, one of the greats has left us.
big gaz
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A sad loss for Welsh rugby and his family.
He would have been a great in any era an outstanding player'.
He would have been a great in any era an outstanding player'.
andthesunshineband
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From the days when Wales never ever lost and Bill McLaren waxed lyrical about their play. The rugby equivalent of 1970 Brazil team? JPR played a full part. RIP Sir
big gaz
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Not forgetting 2 Lions tours and being a jr wimbledon winner .
Even I, as a girl of 8/9 years (but with a grandfather who watched anything bloody sports related on the "box") could tell that JPR played with a panache not shown by many others.JPR Williams: Wales and British and Irish Lions legend dies aged 74
Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies at the age of 74.www.bbc.co.uk
JPR Williams obituary: The Wales and Lions full-back who never took a backward step
The legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams was one of those special sporting stars who was known by his initials.www.bbc.co.uk
