Phil Bennett
Welsh rugby union player (1948-2022) · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Died at 73
Philip Bennett was a Welsh rugby union player who played as a fly-half for Llanelli RFC and the Wales national team. He began his career in 1966, and a year later he had taken over from Barry John as Llanelli's first-choice fly-half.
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J. J. Williams Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1974-1977- Bobby Windsor Teammate at Wales national team, 1973-1978
- Gareth Jenkins Teammate at Llanelli RFC, 1969-1981
- Derek Quinnell Teammate at Llanelli RFC, 1967-1981
Barry John Teammate at Llanelli RFC, 1965-1967
Gareth Edwards Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1978
J. P. R. Williams Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1978- Gerald Davies Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1978
- Mervyn Davies Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1976
Ian McGeechan Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1974-1977
Delme Thomas Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1974
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He made 414 appearances for the Scarlets over the course of a 15-year career he scored 131 tries, 43 drop goals, 293 pens and 523 conversions. He made his Wales debut in 1969, but it was not until John's retirement from rugby in 1972 that Bennett became a regular starter for his country. He led Wales to the Five Nations Championship title, including the Grand Slam in 1978, which culminated with his retirement from Wales duty.
