John Peter Rhys Williams was born on 2 March 1949 and is a former Welsh rugby union player who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s.
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19 Facts About JPR Williams
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JPR Williams 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.
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An orthopaedic surgeon by profession, JPR Williams has continued to be involved in rugby since retirement, currently serving as president of the Bridgend Ravens.
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JPR Williams' focus moved from tennis to rugby union, which was an amateur sport, in order to pursue a career in medicine.
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JPR Williams quickly attracted attention and was consequently first capped by Wales in 1969, aged 19.
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JPR Williams played a few games for Natal shortly after the 1974 Lions tour.
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JPR Williams had many high points in his career, being a key player in a Welsh side that won Grand Slams in 1971,1976, and 1978, and is particularly remembered for his record against England.
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JPR Williams was outstanding for the Lions, winning the 1971 series against New Zealand with a long-range drop-goal.
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JPR Williams is known for developing the role of the fullback, in particular attacking from a defensive position often following an audacious jump for a high ball.
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JPR Williams is remembered for his part in The greatest try ever scored.
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JPR Williams chose not to go on the 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand, after being advised by his consultant to focus on his medical career.
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JPR Williams was one of the inaugural inductees of the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 1997.
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JPR Williams retired from international rugby union in 1981 and continued his career as an orthopaedic surgeon.
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JPR Williams has represented several cricket teams, particularly the Lord's Taverners team, between 1976 and 2004.
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JPR Williams studied medicine at St Mary's Hospital Medical School, qualifying as a physician in 1973.
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JPR Williams became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1980.
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JPR Williams was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1979 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at Thames Television's Teddington Studios.
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