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J. J. Williams

Welsh rugby union player (1948-2020) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 72

John James Williams, known universally as J. J. Williams, was a rugby union player who gained thirty caps for Wales as a winger.

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Career 7

ClubYears
British & Irish Lions1974-1977
Barbarian FC1973-1976
Wales1973-1979
Llanelli RFC1972
Bridgend Ravens1972
Maesteg RFC
London Welsh RFC

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Awards

Member of the Order of the British Empire

About this person

In his early career, Williams was a talented sprinter, later becoming a member of the Wales rugby team that won the Five Nations Championship in 1975, 1976, 1978 and 1979, including Grand Slam wins in 1976 and 1978.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1948 to 2020 · aged 72