Gareth Edwards
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Born:
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12 JUL 1947
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Place of Birth:
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Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Ammanford
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Famous For: Rugby legend with 53 consecutive appearances for Wales, with 13 as captain.
Biography: Arguably the greatest of the Welsh Rugby giants to play on the world stage, Gareth Edwards CBE was involved in three Grand Slams and five successive Triple Crowns, attaining 53 caps for his home country between 1967 and 1978.
Watch some classic clips of Gareth in action.Gareth played for Wales 53 times between 1967 and 1978, 13 of them as as captain, and dazzled the game through his memorable partnership with Barry John.Gareth was also a key player in the British Lions team, and proved instrumental in their infamous victory over New Zealand in 1973 - scoring a classic try that is repeated on television to this day.
After the 1995 World Cup a rugby magazine polled 200 players, coaches, managers and writers, and Gareth was voted the greatest rugby player of all time. Since his retirement from the game in 1978 Gareth has gone on to become an accomplished writer, broadcaster and businessman.
In March 2007, the Queen presented him with the CBE. His wife Maureen and sons Rhys and Owen attended the ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
He received the MBE in 1975.
Moment of Glory: Scoring the critical try in the infamous British Lions victory over New Zealand in 1973.
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kevin jones cwmllynfell
Not just the greatest of welsh rugby giants but the greatest of all world rugby giants.
Paul Beacham from Risca
Gareth's try was the greatest just as Muhammed Ali was the greatest sportsman in the 20th century. No question !
Saw Gareth play in a 7-a-side tournament at Risca when he was still in College superbly fit then as he always was.
If you look in Gareth enjoy your 'retirement' !
Stuart from Ruthin
The famous try was scored for The Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973. Until more recently The Lions had only ever been a touring team.
Dai Rees, Walsall
A legend, those were the days when Wales were dominant, & it's looking good again.
Allan Dobbs Oakdale
Many have been pretenders but Gareth just like Elvis, will always be the King!
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