Phil Llewellyn
Full namePhilip David Llewellyn
Date of birth (1947-05-12) 12 May 1947
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1973–74 Wales 5 (0)

Philip David Llewellyn (born 12 May 1947) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]

Llewellyn, born in Swansea, played for Swansea RFC and was a taller than average prop, described by his coach as a "forward in the modern New Zealand mould".[2] Debuting in the 1973 Five Nations Championship, Llewellyn claimed five Wales caps during his career, which included a win over Australia in Cardiff.[3] He also played for the Barbarians.[4]

See also

References

  1. Woolford, Anthony (13 January 2015). "Who is the greatest Welsh tighthead in history?". Wales Online.
  2. "Wales May Hold Aces Despite Forward Problems". The Daily Telegraph. 10 March 1973.
  3. Lyons, Tom (5 March 1973). "Wales call up Llewellyn to face Ireland". Daily Mirror.
  4. "Barbarians' rally comes too late". The Daily Telegraph. 28 March 1974.
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