John Peter Rhys Williams

See also: Williams

John Peter Rhys Williams , more known under the name of JPR Williams , born the March 2nd 1949 in Bridgend (Wales) is a former player of Rugby to XV which evolved/moved at the station of back with the team of Wales.

Although it is victorious Tournoi of Wimbledon junior in 1966, it does not continue in the Tennis, privileging its studies of medicine. Thus it moves towards Rugby.

It is known for a very great competitive spirit. Ever beaten, its defense was pitiless and wild. In attack, its speed and its agility make wonder. It is also known for its solidity under the candles of its adversaries.

It belongs to the golden age of Rugby Welsh which gains 3 Grand Slams and 6 Triple crowns in the Five Nations tournament. It will not be beaten at the time of its 10 meetings against the English.

JPR Williams is the only player who gained eight Five Nations tournaments with Wales, of 1969 with 1979 included. He played in the clubs of Bridgend RFC then of London Welsh.

He takes part in the rounds of the Lions in 1971 in New Zealand and 1974 in South Africa.

Prize list

Titles

Large Slam in 1971, 1976 and 1978 Victorious
of the Five Nations tournament also in 1969,1970,1973,1975 and 1979

Selections

1e selection with the XV of Wales the September 14th 1968
1 E test match the February 1st 1969, against the Scotland
Last test match the February 7th 1981, against the Scotland

Selections in national team: 55 (+ 8 nonofficial) including 5 as a captain (1978-79)
6 tests, 3 penalties, 2 transformations
36 points
Selections per year: 7 in 1969, 5 in 1970, 4 in 1971, 4 in 1972, 5 in 1973, 3 in 1974, 5 in 1975, 4 in 1976, 4 in 1977, 7 in 1978, 4 in 1979, 1 in 1980, 2 in 1981
Five Nations tournaments gained: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1973, 1975, 1976, 1978 and 1979

8 selections with the Lions in 1971 and 1974
1 selection with the XV world one in 1977

Tennis

Victorious of the tournament junior of Wimbledon in 1966

Internal bond

international Temple of re-elected Rugby

External bonds

Photo1 sporting-heroes.net
Photo2 sporting-heroes.net
100welshheroes.com
Of the fantastic tests to show, see and re-examine Barbarians v All Blacks 1973 Sort
sportstat.co.uk

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