Former Wales and Lions flyhalf Bennett dies aged 73
Phil Bennett was the Springboks’ chief tormentor during the 1974 series loss to the British and Irish Lions
13 June 2022 - 19:20
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions flyhalf Phil Bennett has died aged 73, his former team Scarlets announced on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of grief for the one of the country’s most beloved sporting heroes...
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