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    Barry John (6 January 1945 – 4 February 2024) was a Welsh rugby union fly-half who played in the 1960s and early 1970s during the amateur era of the sport. John began his rugby career as a schoolboy playing for his local team Cefneithin RFC before switching to the first-class west Wales team Llanelli RFC in 1964.

  2. Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John, who played in 25 internationals for Wales and five Tests for the Lions, passed away peacefully in hospital. He was a key member of the 1971 Grand Slam and the 1971 Lions tour to New Zealand, where he was nicknamed 'The King'.

  3. Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John was a Welsh fly-half who played for Llanelli, Cardiff and the British Lions. He won the 1971 Grand Slam and inspired the Lions' only series win in New Zealand, earning the nickname 'The King'.

  4. Feb 4, 2024 · Wales rugby legend Barry John has died aged 79, his family have confirmed. Nicknamed 'The King', John was considered one of the sport's all-time greats, winning three Five Nations titles, a...

  5. Jan 6, 2021 · Barry John at 76, the rugby superstar who gave up the glory and will never forget the tragedy. It's now 50 years since the former Wales fly-half guided the Lions to their only series victory in...

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  7. Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John, who won three Five Nations titles and two Triple Crowns with Wales, and inspired the Lions' 1971 series victory over New Zealand, passed away in hospital. He was considered one of the first rugby superstars and retired at 27 due to the pressures of fame.

  8. Feb 4, 2024 · The former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half Barry John, nicknamed 'The King', passed away in hospital. He was a key player in the Lions' 1971 series victory over New Zealand and a half-back partner of Gareth Edwards for Wales.

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