Bleddyn Williams
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1923 – 2009
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Who was Bleddyn Williams?
Bleddyn Williams MBE, was a Welsh rugby union centre. He played in 22 internationals for Wales, captaining them five times, winning each time, and captained the British Lions in 1950 for some of their tour of Australia and New Zealand. Considered to be the nonpareil of Welsh centres; he was robust in the tackle and known for his strong leadership and surging runs; he was often referred to as 'The Prince Of Centres'.
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- Born
- Feb 22, 1923
Taff's Well - Profession
- Education
- Rydal Penrhos
- Lived in
- Taff's Well
- Died
- Jul 6, 2009
Cardiff
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on July 23, 2013
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