Former Wales centre Gravell dies

Former Wales rugby union centre Ray Gravell has died aged 56 of a suspected heart attack, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. The former Llanelli, Wales and British and Irish Lions player had been on holiday with his family in Mallorca. The WRU said...

Former Wales rugby union centre Ray Gravell has died aged 56 of a suspected heart attack, the Welsh Rugby Union has announced. The former Llanelli, Wales and British and Irish Lions player had been on holiday with his family in Mallorca.

The WRU said Gravell "epitomised the passion, flair and dignity of his beloved Welsh nation".

He made his debut for Wales against France in 1975 and went on to make 23 appearances for his country, winning Grand Slams in 1976 and 1978, and played in all four Tests on the Lions' tour of South Africa in 1980.

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