Welsh rugby and British & Irish Lions legend Barry John died at the age of 79. John, nicknamed 'The King', was a renowned fly-half player, playing for Llanelli RFC, Cardiff RFC, and the Barbarian F.C. His partnership with Gareth Edwards notably contributed to the British Lions' victorious tour over New Zealand in 1971. John's career was marked by triumphs, including the 1971 Five Nations Championship win with Wales and the British Lions' victorious tour over New Zealand. He retired at the age of 27, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and becoming an inaugural inductee into the International Rugby Hall of Fame in 1997.