For many rugby fans, he was the man of a legendary raise, the one behind the greatest try of all time.
It was in 1973, during a match between the Barbarians and the All Blacks, and Welsh fly-half Phil Bennett had initiated, with three devastating hooks, an action of genius concluded 90 meters further by Edwards.
A very famous name in European rugby, Bennett died on Sunday at the age of 73.
Captain of the Scarlets club, for which he had worn the jersey 413 times, he had also been international 29 times with Wales.
For three Grand Slams in the Six Nations Tournament.
RIP to the man who started the greatest try ever.
Phil Bennett you absolute legend đ„ pic.twitter.com/Q7UG5pS5F4
â 8Sav72 (@jonmikesav8) June 12, 2022
His legend was also written with the British Lions, with whom he was part of the "Invincibles" vintage of 1974, scoring 103 points during this tour of South Africa.
âIt is with the greatest sadness that we announce the passing of Phil Bennett.
He left in peace, at home, surrounded by his family, âannounced his former club Scarlets de Llanelli, of which he was also president after his playing career.
