J. P. R. Williams
Welsh rugby union player
Died when: 74 years 312 days (898 months)Star Sign: Pisces
John Peter Rhys Williams MBE FRCS (born 2 March 1949) was a former Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s.
He became known universally as J.P.R.Williams (or sometimes just as JPR) after 1973 when J.J.Williams (also John) joined the Welsh team.
Playing in the position of full back, he was noted for his aggressive attacking style.With his long sideboards and socks around his ankles, "JPR" was an iconic figure on the legendary 1970s Wales team.
However, despite playing full back throughout his international career, his favourite position was flanker, where he played for Tondu at the end of his career.
He is one of a small group of Welsh players to have won three Grand Slams including Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, Ryan Jones, Adam Jones, Gethin Jenkins and Alun Wyn Jones.
An orthopaedic surgeon by profession, Williams has continued to be involved in rugby since retirement, currently serving as president of the Bridgend Ravens.
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