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Glyn John

1932 – 1983

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About Glyn John

Lived 1932 – 1983 (aged 51). Glyn John was a rugby union player.

Glyndwr John (22 February 1932 — 7 June 1983) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

Biography John hailed from Aberkenfig near Bridgend and attended Garw Grammar School.

At the age of 17 in 1949, John signed with rugby league club Leigh RLFC for £400. He remained with Leigh for only one season, but the ramifications of turning professional made him ineligible to return to rugby union.

John, utility back, was able to play some rugby union when he joined the Royal Air Force in 1950 and the following year was reinstated by Welsh Rugby Union, due to the fact he hadn't yet turned 18 at the time he joined Leigh. His signing fee was also returned to Leigh. He stints with several clubs including Aberavon and represented Devon while studying teaching at St Luke's College, Exeter.

In the 1954 Five Nations, John was capped twice for Wales, debuting as a centre against England at Twickenham, with Bleddyn Williams out injured. His other cap came against France at Cardiff Arms Park, standing in for Cliff Morgan at outside-half.

John was banned from rugby union again in 1957 after the world governing body passed a new law which meant that his exemption no longer applied.

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Who was Glyn John?

rugby player

When was Glyn John born?

Glyn John was born on 22 February 1932.

When did Glyn John die?

Glyn John died on 7 June 1983.

What was Glyn John's occupation?

Glyn John was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Glyn John

· Wikidata: Q130759586

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