Met him and his wife on my way to see Wales play. Both were such nice people. He was signing his book in Waterstones in Cardiff. They had run out of books, so his wife took us to another book shop to buy a copy so he could sign it. Chatted for ages with them both. My thoughts to his family at this sad time.
I know this is a Lions channel, and his contribution to the success of the '74 tour of South Africa is still renowned in both the UK and SA, but, the classic Phil Bennett clip has to be him sidestepping his way out of trouble to start the Greatest Try Ever in the '73 Baba's match against the All Blacks... What a great player he was - RIP!
Notice no fist shaking, leaping, screeching, hugging, dry humping, or sticking tongues in each others’ ears after scoring, as today’s players like to do. The forwards were already back behind their half preparing for the kickoff. Maybe a nod as Bennett strolled back.
RIP Phil and condolences to his family. Lost Tom Smith this year too. Two wonderful players and forever LIONS.
Met him and his wife on my way to see Wales play. Both were such nice people. He was signing his book in Waterstones in Cardiff. They had run out of books, so his wife took us to another book shop to buy a copy so he could sign it. Chatted for ages with them both. My thoughts to his family at this sad time.
What a player and gent.RIP!
I know this is a Lions channel, and his contribution to the success of the '74 tour of South Africa is still renowned in both the UK and SA, but, the classic Phil Bennett clip has to be him sidestepping his way out of trouble to start the Greatest Try Ever in the '73 Baba's match against the All Blacks... What a great player he was - RIP!
Genius player. Rest in peace, Phil.
Great player
Notice no fist shaking, leaping, screeching, hugging, dry humping, or sticking tongues in each others’ ears after scoring, as today’s players like to do. The forwards were already back behind their half preparing for the kickoff. Maybe a nod as Bennett strolled back.
RIP Mr Bennett , thankyou for showing all rugby fans how it was done back in those days
RIP 🙏
The floating sidestep ....just genius 😊
R.I.P