A veteran of three Lions tours, including the epic tours to New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa in 1974 Gareth Edwards was viewed as the jewel of British rugby. Paired with fellow Welsh half-back Barry John in1971 then in '74 with the equally brilliant Phil Bennett. His pace and anticipation unlocked the most secure defences and by the end of his International career Gareth Edwards had captained Wales 13 times and scored 20 tries. He retired having secured his place in history as the most complete player the game has ever witnessed. Many would also say that his Barbarians try against the All Blacks was the greatest of all time.

“If you ask any player who has played for the Lions, then they will tell you… that was different, that was special”.

Gareth Edwards