Phil Bennett dies aged 73

[binman]

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RIP a welsh sporting legend

[xsnaggle]

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Best outside half ever.

2nd.

[Wash DC Blue]

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Quality player who stepped into Barry John's shoes.
Reminds me of the French Copper on Grand Slam.
"Feel Bennett"
RIP

[Wash DC Blue]

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2nd.

Yep...
After David Watkins :)

[Moodybluebird]

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I was lucky enough to see that live. What a memory, and what a part Gerald twinkle toes Davies played in it!

RIP to a true rugby and Welsh legend.

Gerald Davies was my form teacher in Llanrumney High School and I was totally starstruck by him when he first came into the classroom. He had a ferocious temper and not someone to mess with. Unbelievable to see him playing for the teachers against the pupils on sports day.

[NYCBlue]

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Proper legend. RIP.

[the other bob wilson]

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I was lucky enough to see that live. What a memory, and what a part Gerald twinkle toes Davies played in it!

I think Gerald Davies is my favourite rugby player ever - the epitome of what the modern game lacks. Phil Bennett’s not far behind him though, I agree with those who referenced the Barbarians and Scotland tries as being great examples of his genius, but I would add his displays for the Lions in South Africa in 1974 where the conditions seemed to suit his running game.

The fact that the news of his passing wasn’t unexpected doesn’t make it any harder to take - I also liked his punditry, he was nearly always generous in his assessments of players even though the one he was talking about at the time invariably only had a fraction of his talent.

RIP

[SLUDGE FACTORY]

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Don't people think backs and half backs of their era were often good old round sportsmen ?

Rugby, Football , Cricket .....gits could do it all .

[Pembroke blue]

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2nd.

3rd RIP Phil

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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I think Gerald Davies is my favourite rugby player ever - the epitome of what the modern game lacks. Phil Bennett’s not far behind him though, I agree with those who referenced the Barbarians and Scotland tries as being great examples of his genius, but I would add his displays for the Lions in South Africa in 1974 where the conditions seemed to suit his running game.

The fact that the news of his passing wasn’t unexpected doesn’t make it any harder to take - I also liked his punditry, he was nearly always generous in his assessments of players even though the one he was talking about at the time invariably only had a fraction of his talent.

RIP

Gerald Davies and Phil Bennett tried to avoid contact when carrying the ball and always looked for space. Both of them could sidestep off both feet.
They were unlike so many modern day backs who try to steamroller their way through the opposition.

[SOXY BOY]

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Really sad news, condolences to his family and friends. RIP Phil.🏉🏉

[goats]

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Gerald Davies and Phil Bennett tried to avoid contact when carrying the ball and always looked for space. Both of them could sidestep off both feet.
They were unlike so many modern day backs who try to steamroller their way through the opposition.

Those classy players back then, none seemed to be big blokes did they? All quite slight, jpr Williams, Barry john, Phil Bennett, all really skillfull instead…

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

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Those classy players back then, none seemed to be big blokes did they? All quite slight, jpr Williams, Barry john, Phil Bennett, all really skillfull instead…

Actually, JPR was quite a strong guy. He could have easily played centre instead of full-back.
Perhaps you were thinking of JJ Williams?

[the other bob wilson]

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Actually, JPR was quite a strong guy. He could have easily played centre instead of full-back.
Perhaps you were thinking of JJ Williams?

I reckon JPR would have made a good flanker as well.

[bigjoe]

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I reckon JPR would have made a good flanker as well.

Didn't he pack down with his home club? And following from another thread, he beat David Lloyd to become British junior tennis champion.