Carwyn James

Carwyn Rees James (2 November 1929 – 10 January 1983) was a Welsh rugby union player and coach. He won two Welsh international caps but is most famous for his coaching achievements with Llanelli, the 1971 British Lions and the Barbarians, with all of whom he beat the All Blacks.

Carwyn James
Birth nameCarwyn Rees James
Date of birth(1929-11-02)2 November 1929
Place of birthCefneithin, Wales
Date of death10 January 1983(1983-01-10) (aged 53)
Place of deathAmsterdam, Netherlands
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
SchoolGwendraeth Grammar School
UniversityAberystwyth University
Occupation(s)Teacher
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fly-half
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Cefneithin
Llanelli
London Welsh
Barbarians
Devonport Services
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1958 Wales 2 (3)
Coaching career
Years Team

1971
Llanelli
British Lions
Rugby Rovigo
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