J. P. R. Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

J. P. R. Williams

Welsh rugby union player and plagued by "Doogie Howser"

Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1949

Place of Birth: Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom

Profession: surgeon, tennis player, rugby union player

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

John Peter Rhys Williams MBE FRCS (born 2 March 1949) is a former rugby union footballer who represented Wales in international rugby during their Golden Era in the 1970s.
He became known universally as J.
P.
R.
Williams (or sometimes just as JPR) after 1973 when J.
J.
Williams (also John) joined the Welsh team. Playing in the position of fullback, he was noted for his aggressive attacking style.
With his long sideboards and socks around his ankles, "JPR" was an iconic figure on the legendary 1970s Wales team.
However, despite playing fullback throughout his international career, his favourite position was flanker, where he played for Tondu at the end of his career.
He is one of a small group of Welsh players to have won three Grand Slams including Alun Wyn Jones, Ryan Jones, Adam Jones, Gethin Jenkins, Gareth Edwards and Gerald Davies.An orthopaedic surgeon by profession, Williams has continued to be involved in rugby since retirement, currently serving as President of the Bridgend Ravens.