J. J. Williams (rugby union)

John James Williams MBE was a Welsh rugby union player. He gained thirty caps for Wales as a winger. Williams played for the Bridgend Ravens and Llanelli RFC in the 1970s. His time at the Ravens included a famous win against the All Blacks in 1972.

About J. J. Williams (rugby union) in brief

Summary J. J. Williams (rugby union)John James Williams MBE was a Welsh rugby union player. He gained thirty caps for Wales as a winger. Williams played for the Bridgend Ravens and Llanelli RFC in the 1970s. His time at the Ravens included a famous win against the All Blacks in 1972.

After his retirement in 1980, Williams became a pundit and commentator for BBC Cymru Wales and later a successful businessman. He died on 29 October 2020 at the age of 72 from cancer. His son, Rhys, is a professional track and field athlete.