JPR Williams: Former Wales and British and Irish Lions player dies aged 74

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Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams has died at the age of 74, his former club Bridgend have announced.

Williams, known for his aggressive and attacking style as a player, won 55 caps for Wales and started all eight Tests on victorious Lions tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa three years later.

The Bridgend-born back was revered among fellow Wales greats like Sir Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies and regarded as one of rugby union's finest players.

A statement from Bridgend, for whom Williams served as player and club president, read: "JPR's passing leaves a huge void at the club, and our thoughts are with his friends and family at this sad time."

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