Barry John
Welsh rugby union player (1945-2024) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 79
Barry John was a Welsh rugby union fly-half who played in the 1960s and early 1970s during the amateur era of the sport. John began his rugby career as a schoolboy playing for his local team Cefneithin RFC before switching to the first-class west Wales team Llanelli RFC in 1964.
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Close ties
Gareth Edwards Teammate at Cardiff RFC, 1967-1972- Gerald Davies Teammate at Wales national team, 1966-1972
John Dawes Teammate at Wales national team, 1966-1971
Delme Thomas Teammate at Barbarian FC, 1967-1970
Phil Bennett Teammate at Llanelli RFC, 1965-1967- Willie John McBride Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1968-1971
- Mike Gibson Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1968-1971
Career 5
ClubYears
British & Irish Lions1968-1971
Cardiff RFC1967-1972
Barbarian FC1967-1970
Wales1966-1972
Llanelli RFC1964-1967
Timeline 7
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About this person
Whilst at Llanelli, John was selected for the Wales national team - as a replacement for David Watkins - to face a touring Australian team.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1945 to 2024 · aged 79
