About
Welsh rugby union fullback who played internationally for Wales during the team's "Golden Era" of the 70's. He was a member of the inaugural class of the International Rugby Hall of Fame, founded in 1997.
Before Fame
He was a promising young tennis player who competed at the Hard Court Championships of Great Britain in 1968.
Trivia
He worked as an orthopedic surgeon following his retirement from international rugby in the early 80's. He played on seven different amateur teams from 1967 until 2003.
Family Life
His full name was John Peter Rhys Williams. He married a woman named Scilla and had daughters named Lauren and Annie.
Associated With
He was teammates with Welsh rugby legend Gareth Edwards on the British and Irish Lions.
