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John Dawes can lay claim to one of the greatest of all rugby union careers. He captained Wales to a Grand Slam in 1971 and then coached them to similar success in 1976 and 1978. He led the British & Irish Lions to their only success in New Zealand in 1971 and then coached the

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