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Former Wales and Lions lock Brian Price dies aged 86
By Josh Raisey
Former Wales and Newport captain Brian Price has died at the age of 86.
The lock was capped 32 times by Wales between 1961 and 1969, captaining them to Triple Crown success in 1965 and 1969. He also represented the British & Irish Lions in 1966, playing in four Tests of their tour of Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Prior to earning his first cap for Wales in 1961, Price was part of a victorious Barbarians side against South Africa.
Price represented Newport 252 times, captaining them to an historic win over the All Blacks in 1963 at Rodney Parade- the only loss of their entire 36-match tour of Great Britain, Ireland and France.
His former club paid tribute to him on X, writing: "We are extremely saddened to hear that Brian Price, one of the greatest players to have worn the Black & Amber jersey, has passed away.
"A native of Deri near Bargoed, Brian joined Newport in 1960 and made 252 appearances in Black & Amber. His finest hour in the jersey came in 1963 when he captained Newport to the famous victory against the All Blacks before a packed house at Rodney Parade.
"Having played 32 times for Wales and captained the national team to their Triple Crown wins in 1965 and 1969, Brian also played in all four tests for the British & Irish Lions on their 1966 tour. He later become one of the first inductees into our Hall of Fame in 2013.
"We send our sincere condolences to Brian’s family, friends and everyone privileged enough to have known him."
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Yep NZ national u85 team is touring there atm I think (or just has).
Go to commentsWhat are they gonna do with the 500k and what does that achieve? They could dump the whole side and pick amateurs and save 10million, but what is that going to achieve?
The problem it feels like to me is I didn't hear what Gatland is going to do in order to win the 6N next year. How is he helping the problem. It just sounds like they're expecting miracles and for Gatland to turn around the national teams results, but what good is that when you're not fixing any of the problems and you'll just be back where you were when Gatland and the old players leave?
I think you are totally wrong in your stance. Wales abosolutely need to spend that 500k by investing in their future, it just doesn't sound like theyre giving Gatland any more resources to do it with. They're not using that 500k very well.
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