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Athlete
Gareth Edwards
Famoose for
Driving Wales’s celebrated rugby teams of the 1960s and 1970s.
Lions victory · Barbarians try
- Born
- 12 July 1947
- Birthplace
- Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen, Wales
More people
Gareth Edwards
Gareth Edwards is a Welsh scrum-half renowned for speed, power and instinctive support play.
Early life
Welsh mining community
Grew up in Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen.
School sport
Attended Millfield on a scholarship.
Career
- 1965
Cardiff
Began senior club rugby.
- 1967
Wales debut
Entered international rugby.
- 1967–1978
International career
Played 53 consecutive Tests for Wales.
Achievements
Lions victory
Helped win the series in New Zealand.
Barbarians try
Finished a famous team move against New Zealand.
Grand Slams
Won three with Wales.
Beyond rugby
Broadcasting
Worked as a rugby commentator.
Recognition
Was knighted for services to sport and charity.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: stede64. CC BY-SA 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
