JPR

[Ross. S]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union ... gn=KARANGA

[Banquo]

Very sad, my absolute rugby hero growing up. Legend he totally was.

[BaldiePete]

Such sad news. My formative rugby years were in the 70s and he was such a great player to watch in those amazing Welsh teams of the era. RIP JPR.

[pompey-zebra]

One of the greats in a golden age of Welsh rugby. RIP JPR.

[Son of Mathonwy]

Legend of the game.

[francoisfou]

What a great player - particularly against England, who he played eleven times, and never lost.

[Spiffy]

Best Welsh FB ever. Hard as nails and could score tries too. Very sad news.

[Banquo]

Best Welsh FB ever. Hard as nails and could score tries too. Very sad news.

One of the best of all time, and best of his era, revolutionised FB play

[Sandydragon]

Tragic news.

A total legend (a word that is overused but absolutely fits here) and he and his other 70's teammates inspired so many to play rugby, myself included. We've lost a real star.

Thoughts and prayers with the family.

RIP JPR.

[Galfon]

A central character in the great Wales and Lions teams when I was getting into the game.He played like a giant, and was a natural winner. Many talents away from the sport too,.a real sad loss. RIP.

[newgalesurf]

Echo all that is said before. Was a great player to watch. Always lifted to the edge of your seat when he got the ball and started running.

And some of the tackles he had to take. Ooof. Most illegal head hunters by todays standards

[Wallpaperman]

Really sad news, he seemed indestructible too.