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{{inline|date=August 2015}}{{onesource|date=August 2015}}'''Rhys Haydn Williams''' (14 July 1930 – 27 January 1993), born in [[Cwmllynfell]], was a Welsh [[rugby union]] player who gained 23 caps for [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] as a lock. |
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| birth_name = Rhys Hayden Williams |
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| birth_date = {{birth date|1930|7|14|df=y}} |
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| birth_place = [[Cwmllynfell]], [[Wales]] |
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| death_date = {{death date and age|1993|1|27|1930|7|14|df=y}} |
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| death_place = [[Whitchurch, Cardiff|Whitchuch]], Wales |
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| height = {{convert|6|ft|3|in|m|abbr=on}} |
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| weight = {{convert|16|st|10|lb|kg|abbr=on}} |
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| ru_position = Lock |
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| ru_amateurclubs = University College, Cardiff<br/>[[Llanelli RFC]]<br/>Royal Air Force<br>[[Bristol Rugby]]<br/>[[Barbarian F.C.]] |
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| ru_nationalteam = [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]]<br/>[[British and Irish Lions|British Lions]] |
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| ru_nationalyears = 1954-1960<br/>1955-1959 |
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| ru_nationalcaps = 23<br/>10 |
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| ru_nationalpoints = (3)<br/>(0) |
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| occupation = Education officer |
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| school = Ystalyfera Grammar School |
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| university = [[University College, Cardiff]] |
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'''Rhys Haydn Williams''' (14 July 1930 – 27 January 1993), born in [[Cwmllynfell]], was a Welsh [[rugby union]] player who gained 23 caps for [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] as a lock. |
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Rhys Williams was educated at [[Ystalyfera]] Grammar School and [[Cardiff University]]. He made his debut in club rugby for [[Llanelli RFC|Llanelli]] at the age of nineteen, going on to captain the club in the 1957–58 season. After graduating he joined the [[RAF]] as an Education Officer, playing in the Inter-Services tournament and for Combined Services, later becoming a research chemist and Assistant Director of Education for [[Mid Glamorgan]]. |
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== Welsh captain, British Lion, Barbarian == |
== Welsh captain, British Lion, Barbarian == |
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Andrew Bennett in his book ''Welsh Rugby Heroes'' includes R.H. Williams at No. 4 in his selection of the "all-time greatest" Welsh XV. |
Andrew Bennett in his book ''Welsh Rugby Heroes'' includes R.H. Williams at No. 4 in his selection of the "all-time greatest" Welsh XV. |
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==Bibliography== |
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* {{cite book |last=Griffiths |first=John|coauthors= |title=British Lions |year=1990 |publisher=Crowood Press |location=Swindon |isbn=1-85223-541-1}} |
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* {{cite book |last=Jenkins |first=John M. |author2=et al. |title=Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players |year=1991 |publisher=Bridge Books |location=Wrexham |isbn=1-872424-10-4}} |
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* {{cite book |last=Thomas |first=Wayne |coauthors= |title=A Century of Welsh Rugby Players |year=1979 |publisher=Ansells Ltd|location= |isbn=}} |
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{{British and Irish Lions 1955}} |
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| Birth name | Rhys Hayden Williams | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 14 July 1930 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Cwmllynfell, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 27 January 1993 (aged 62) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Whitchuch, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 16 st 10 lb (106 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Ystalyfera Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | University College, Cardiff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Education officer | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rhys Haydn Williams (14 July 1930 – 27 January 1993), born in Cwmllynfell, was a Welsh rugby union player who gained 23 caps for Wales as a lock.
Rhys Williams was educated at Ystalyfera Grammar School and Cardiff University. He made his debut in club rugby for Llanelli at the age of nineteen, going on to captain the club in the 1957–58 season. After graduating he joined the RAF as an Education Officer, playing in the Inter-Services tournament and for Combined Services, later becoming a research chemist and Assistant Director of Education for Mid Glamorgan.
Welsh captain, British Lion, Barbarian
He made his debut for Wales in 1954 against Ireland and played at international level until 1960, captaining Wales against England in that year. He played for the British and Irish Lions, going on the 1955 Lions tour to South Africa and the 1959 tour to Australia and New Zealand. On these tours he played in ten consecutive test matches. He also toured Canada and South Africa with the Barbarians. In the final test against New Zealand in 1959, he won the last six line-outs to deny New Zealand the chance to equalize.He was the only forward to be named as 'Player of the Year' in New Zealand during the 1959–1960 season.
Andrew Bennett in his book Welsh Rugby Heroes includes R.H. Williams at No. 4 in his selection of the "all-time greatest" Welsh XV.
Notes
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Bibliography
- Griffiths, John (1990). British Lions. Swindon: Crowood Press. ISBN 1-85223-541-1.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Hughes, Gareth (1983). One hundred years of scarlet. Llanelli Rugby Football Club. ISBN 0-9509159-0-4.
- Jenkins, John M.; et al. (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-10-4.
{{cite book}}: Explicit use of et al. in:|author2=(help) - Thomas, Wayne (1979). A Century of Welsh Rugby Players. Ansells Ltd.
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