John Dawes, sportsman with a connection to Wales (Monmouthshire)

John Dawes

Former captain of London Welsh RFC, Wales and the British Lions.

Connection: Born and raised in Monmouthshire.

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comment by:Armada
Born in Abercarn, educated at Lewis School, Pengam. Not just a captain but a great coach too. He was Welsh National Coach from 1974 to 1979, winning TWO grand slams, FOUR Championships and FOUR Triple Crowns.