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Marc Mayo

Phil Bennett: Tributes pour in after Welsh rugby legend, 73, dies after long illness

The world of rugby has paid tribute to Phil Bennett, who has died at the age of 73.

The former British and Irish Lions fly-half, described as a “Welsh rugby legend in every sense” spent his entire 15-year club career with Llanelli, racking up 413 appearances including six years as captain.

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