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John Albert Gwilliam (born 28 February 1923) was a Welsh rugby union No 8
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John Albert Gwilliam (born 28 February 1923) was a Welsh rugby union No 8
John Albert Gwilliam (born 28 February 1923) was a Welsh rugby union No 8 who played international rugby for Wales and club rugby for Cambridge University, Edinburgh Wanderers, Gloucester, Newport, London Welsh, Llanelli and Wasps. He captained the Wales rugby union team when they achieved Grand Slam victories in the 1950 and 1952 Five Nations Championships.
Gwilliam played in his first international game on 20 December 1947 against Australia. He went on to win 23 caps for Wales, including notable victories over Australia in 1947 and the All Blacks in 1953; 13 of these games were as captain. His last international game was against England on 16 January 1954. In 2005 he was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame.
(picture shows) John Gwilliam clearing his lines against Ireland.
Circa 1949
Western Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Dublin
Republic of Ireland
Media ID 21708855
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1949 21st Century Captain Eire Five Nations Championship Ireland Kicking Referee Rugby Union Team Welsh Rugby Union
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