Barry John: Legendary Wales and Lions fly-half dies aged 79
Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half, dies aged 79.
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Barry John: Legendary Wales and Lions fly-half dies aged 79
Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half, dies aged 79.
Another of the Welsh greats. RIP
Damm the anount of welsh legends passing recently. The best compliment is every or almost every home nations rugby fan know there names. Long live those memories.
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The rugby genius they simply called 'The King'
Barry John is recognised as the first rugby union superstar and regarded by many as one of the sport's greatest players.
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So soon after JPR. Sad as both were in their 70s but neither will be forgotten about anytime soon. RIP.
Very sad. RIP The King.
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Just a little before my time of watching rugby, but when the AB's give him the moniker "The King" you take notice he was someone special.
RIP.
RIP.
