Wales rugby union great Barry John has died at the age of 79. The former Wales and British & Irish Lions fly-half died peacefully in hospital, his family have announced. John won 25 Wales caps between 1966 and 1972, claiming three Five Nations titles, a Grand Slam and two Triple Crowns during his stint on the international stage. John was nicknamed 'The King' by New Zealand journalists after he inspired the Lions’ famous 1971 Test series victory over the All Blacks, scoring 30 of the Lions’ 48 points across four Tests. John called it a day at the age of 27, making his announcement when he was the sport’s biggest name.

Source: The Guardian February 04, 2024 20:09 UTC