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Dr Jack Matthews was renowned as one of the hardest tacklers in the world game, described by one rival as “a cross between a bulldozer and a brick wall”. He won 17 caps for Wales as a centre and wing between 1947-51, playing in all four Grand Slam matches in 1950, and played in all

Cliff Morgan became a legendary figure for Cardiff, Wales and the British & Irish Lions before going on to forge a great career in broadcasting after his playing days were over. Born in Trebanog, in the Rhondda, the 5ft 7in tall Tonyrefail Grammar School product went on to become a giant figure in the world

Phil Bennett captained Wales to the Grand Slam in 1978 and then led the British Lions to New Zealand the following year. He won 29 caps for Wales and made his debut in Paris in 1969 when he became Wales’ first international replacement.He stepped seamlessly into the boots of fellow ‘Roll of Honour’ inductee Barry

JJ Williams was part of the golden generation of Welsh rugby players in the Seventies, winning four Triple Crowns and two Grand Slams. He also toured with the British & Irish Lions three times, scoring five tries in seven Tests. He also equalled David Duckham’s Lions record of six in a game in South Africa

Graham Price played in two Welsh Grand Slam teams, as well as 12 successive Tests on three tours with the British & Irish Lions, and achieved cult status as a tight-head prop. He marked a sensational Wales debut as he scored a near length of the field try against France in Paris in 1975. It