Barry John RIP

[AlRums]

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.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

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.

www.bbc.co.uk

Another of the Welsh greats. RIP

 

[Saintjay]

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.

 

[AlRums]

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.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Welsh Exile]

So soon after JPR. Sad as both were in their 70s but neither will be forgotten about anytime soon. RIP.

 

[dullonien]

Very sad. RIP The King.

 

[TW27BA]

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.