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Sydney John Dawes OBE (29 June 1940 – 16 April 2021) was a Welsh rugby union player, playing at centre, and later coach. He captained London Welsh, Wales, the 1971 British Lions and the Barbarians. He is credited with being a major influence in these teams' success, and in the attractive, attacking, free-flowing rugby they played.
Apr 16, 2021 · Legendary former Wales and British and Irish Lions captain and coach John Dawes has died at the age of 80. Dawes won the first of his 22 Wales caps in 1964 and was captain six times,...
May 6, 2021 · The former captain and coach of Wales and the British and Irish Lions was honoured at a private service at Llandaff Cathedral. His former team-mates, family and friends paid tribute to his achievements and legacy in rugby.
Apr 16, 2021 · John Dawes, who died at 80, was a captain and coach of both Wales and the British and Irish Lions in the 1970s. He led Wales to four Five Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, and the Lions to their only series win over New Zealand in 1971.
Feb 9, 2022 · Former Wales and British Lions captain John Dawes features in a new BBC One Wales series about legends of sport.
May 6, 2021 · The funeral of Wales and British and Irish Lions captain and coach John Dawes took place on Thursday. The private service was held at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff. The congregation included...
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Apr 19, 2021 · John Dawes, who has died aged 80, was captain of the only British and Irish Lions team to win a series in New Zealand; and as a player with 22 Wales caps (six as captain) from 1964-71, then as...
