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Carwyn James

Welsh rugby union footballer and coach (1929-1983) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 53

Carwyn Rees James was a Welsh rugby union player and coach. He won two international caps for Wales but is most famous for his coaching achievements with the rugby club Llanelli, the 1971 British Lions and the Barbarians, with all of whom he beat New Zealand.

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ClubYears
Wales1958
Barbarian FC1957
London Welsh RFC
Llanelli RFC

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1929 to 1983 · aged 53