Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half has died aged 79.
What a top, top player this guy was and we send our deepest condolences to Barry John’s close family and friends at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Amen.
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Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half has died aged 79.
R.I.P Barry. 🏴❤️#BBCRugby pic.twitter.com/NYkiZnLARI
— BBC ScrumV (@BBCScrumV) February 4, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Welsh legend, Barry John.
During his time representing his nation, he played a pivotal role in securing three Five Nations titles, a Grand Slam, and two Triple Crowns. His remarkable performance against the All Blacks while… pic.twitter.com/iyUdIc2cbx
— RugbyPass (@RugbyPass) February 4, 2024
Truly one of the greatest.
We are hugely saddened that the great Barry John has passed away at the age of 79.
Barry inspired so many and will forever be remembered for how much he gave to the sport.
All our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/wyI9ZL4FVu
— British & Irish Lions (@lionsofficial) February 4, 2024
We are absolutely devastated to learn of the passing of Barry John. One of the greatest players to pull on the Blue and Black and what a partnership he shared with Sir Gareth.
An absolute icon of @Cardiff_RFC , @WelshRugbyUnion and @lionsofficial who will be dearly missed.… pic.twitter.com/6NTtzjnlpT
— Cardiff Rugby (@Cardiff_Rugby) February 4, 2024
Growing up Barry John was the greatest, Gareth Edwards was the Bobby Charlton, the Rolls Royce. Barry John was the George Best, the Maserati. Cwsg yn dawel Y Brenin… pic.twitter.com/r7cQQfNOk6
— Welsh Bollocks 🏴 (@welshbollocks) February 4, 2024
The Six Nations kicked off this weekend and no doubt he would have been watching on at the weekend as Ireland made a bit statement on Friday night agains the French in the south of France.
It’s going to take a lot to stop Ireland from being the first team ever to win back to back Grand Slams. The first team in history ever to do so.