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Gareth Edwards

Welsh rugby union player · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1947 · age 79

Sir Gareth Owen Edwards is a Welsh former rugby union player who played scrum-half and has been described by the BBC as "arguably the greatest player ever to don a Welsh jersey".

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Career 4

ClubYears
Wales1967-1978
Cardiff RFC1966-1978
Barbarian FC
British & Irish Lions

Awards

Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Knight Bachelor

About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79