The Independent Former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly half was nicknamed ‘The King’ by New Zealand journalists in 1971
Wales rugby great Barry John has died at the age of 79. The former Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half died peacefully in hospital, his family announced.
John, who was nicknamed The King by New Zealand journalists after he inspired the Lions’ famous 1971 Test series victory over the All Blacks, won 25 Wales caps between 1966 and 1972.
He also played in five Lions Tests on their 1968 and 1971 tours, before retiring from rugby at the age of 27.
A statement released by John’s family read: “Barry John died peacefully today at the University Hospital of Wales surrounded by his loving wife and four children. He was a loving dad to his 11 grandchildren and much-loved brother.”
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