JPR Williams dead: Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby legend dies aged 74 as tributes pour in for ‘true great’

FORMER Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died aged 74.

Williams won 55 Wales caps and started all eight Tests on victorious Lions tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa three years later.

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died aged 74[/caption]

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He was a fearless player known for his aggressive and attacking style[/caption]

He was a fearless player known for his aggressive and attacking style.

Williams was revered among fellow Wales greats like Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies, and regarded as one of rugby union’s finest players.

His death was announced by Bridgend Ravens, a club that Williams served as a player and club president.