Former Wales captain John Gwilliam dies, aged 93

22 December 2016 02:54

Former Wales captain John Gwilliam has died, aged 93.

Gwilliam won 23 caps between 1947 and 1954, leading Wales to two Grand Slams - the only Welsh captain to do so - and played in their last victory over the New Zealand All Blacks in December 1953.

A history teacher who became headmaster of Birkenhead School, he played for Cambridge University, Newport, Edinburgh Wanderers, Gloucester, London Welsh, Llanelli and Wasps.

Source: PA