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British Lions. 25. 5. (90) (30) 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 ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · He was known simply as 'The King'. Barry John is recognised as the first rugby union superstar and one of the sport's greatest players. John played a key role in Wales' 1971 Five Nations Grand ...
Feb 5, 2024 · Wales rugby great Barry John has died at the age of 79. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half died peacefully in hospital, his family announced. John, who was nicknamed The King by ...
Feb 4, 2024 · Sunday 4 February 2024 19:11, UK. Barry John has died aged 79. Wales rugby great Barry John has died at the age of 79. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half died peacefully in ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · A family statement read: "Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children. "He was a loving Dadcu [grandfather] to his 11 ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · Barry John, known simply as ‘The King’, has passed away peacefully at the age of 79. One of the most naturally gifted players of his or any generation, the fly-half transcended the sport with his performances for Wales and The British & Irish Lions in the 1960s and early 70s. John’s first Tour in 1968 ended 15 minutes into the first Test ...
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Feb 4, 2024 · Wales legend Barry John has died aged 79. In a statement, his family said: "Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children. He ...