Between Franz Beckenbauer and JPR Williams, the world of sport is having a very complicated start to 2024. Indeed, the former German footballer left us this Sunday, January 7, before the Welsh rugby legend also lost his life at the age of 74, a day later, this Monday, January 8. The disappearance of the latter has also plunged the Prince William
in deep sadness. So much so that he had to “interrupt” the 42 years of
Kate Middleton
to pay tribute to the memory of the ex-rugby player.
“There wasn’t one like him on the field. A true legend of Welsh rugby”wrote the Prince of Wales on the social network salute the memory of JPR Williams. “The world of rugby has lost one of the greatest players of all time, a man who revolutionized the fullback position during his international career”he cried on the social network, before continuing: “He was a rock in defense, an inspired counter-attacker and the man who was fearless and never gave up. We all thought he was ‘Mr. Indestructible’.”
There was no one quite like him on the rugby field. To true @WelshRugbyUnion great, my thoughts are with JPR Williams’ family and friends. W.Roedd e’n gymeriad unigryw ar y cae rygbi. A wir fawrion @WelshRugbyUnion, mae fy meddyliau gyda theulu a chyfeillion JPR Williams. W.
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) January 9, 2024
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Kate Middleton joins her sadness to that of William
Connoisseurs of the oval ball know JPR Williams very well. Particularly for his prowess with Wales between 1969 and 1979. Period during which the Leek XV won eight trophies at the 5 Nations Tournament.
It is also no surprise that World Rugby sent its thoughts to the ex-Wales player: “One of the greatest players rugby has ever known. JPR Williams leaves behind an incredible legacy. All our thoughts are with his family and friends.”. A Tuesday January 9, 2024 filled with tributes for rugby fans, which therefore came to tarnish the 42nd anniversary of Kate Middleton
. But the Duchess of Cambridge understood the sadness of her companion William and
joined him
to pay tribute to JPR Williams.
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