Phil Llewellyn
Philip David Llewellyn (born 12 May 1947) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]
| Full name | Philip David Llewellyn | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 12 May 1947 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
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Llewellyn, born in Swansea, played for Swansea RFC and was a taller than average prop, described by his coach as a "forward in the modern New Zealand mould".[2] Debuting in the 1973 Five Nations Championship, Llewellyn claimed five Wales caps during his career, which included a win over Australia in Cardiff.[3] He also played for the Barbarians.[4]
References
- Woolford, Anthony (13 January 2015). "Who is the greatest Welsh tighthead in history?". Wales Online.
- "Wales May Hold Aces Despite Forward Problems". The Daily Telegraph. 10 March 1973.
- Lyons, Tom (5 March 1973). "Wales call up Llewellyn to face Ireland". Daily Mirror.
- "Barbarians' rally comes too late". The Daily Telegraph. 28 March 1974.
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