And I might never have become a rugby union tragic without the Wales team of the 1970s, which enchanted my father and allowed me to inherit his enthusiasm.

A star performer during Welsh rugby’s golden era in the 1970s, Williams was a strong defender in addition to having attacking panache as a pacey, broken-field runner.

JPR Williams, the Wales rugby great of the 1970s known for his fearlessness and swashbuckling attacking style, has died. “Bridgend Ravens are devastated to announce the passing of JPR Williams ...