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Dai Guevara
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Almost unique, a superstar with genuine humility and concern for others.
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dr_martinov
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A true legend.
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NobbySosban
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Growing up as a Welsh-blooded boy in England, I used to score tries like Phil Bennett in the back garden, then, to my dad's great annoyance, make dirty great divots all over the lawn so I could convert like Phil Bennett.
His speed of thought, bursts of acceleration and physics-defying sidesteps were on another level, even among the greats of the '70s, and he was an inspirational play-maker for Llanelli, Wales, the Lions and of course the Baa-baas, and a motivational captain - his team talk for the England game was the stuff of genius. Seeing him among the crowd at Scarlets games, you got a measure of the man - a proud club president, yet incredibly humble and would have time to talk to anyone. He embodied the Scarlets, on and off the pitch - a legendary player, an icon and a great, great man. RIP Benny. |
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supertaf
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Even though we knew he was very unwell, its still such a shock to hear. An incredible player and figure in Scarlet history. Just so sad to lose someone like Benny at a relatively young age these days,. I was lucky enough to see him play many times, he always lit up a game with his genius. He will never be forgotten RIP
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157cb
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Heartbreaking news... Lovely man and a genius of a rugby player. As a former Felinfoel Cricket Club ayer and a team mate of Phil... I will be interviewed by HTV Wales for the news today at Felinfoel Park and pay our tribute of the great man!!! |
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pillory
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Was it Heol Daniel? My father grew up there, and his mam was there until the 1980s. Full of feelings today.
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Seagultaf
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I had the pleasure and privilege of watching Benny play in his prime for Llanelli, Wales and the BaaBaas. He was quite simply a legend, his sidestep and pace are well known but his creativity and game control were also outstanding.
I also had the pleasure of meeting him on a number of occasions such a genuine and humble man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends, we have lost one of the all time greats in world sport.
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LLANDRE
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Our wonderful club has produced many wonderful players over the years ,but in my mind Phil was the best of them all. He was a rugby genius . He will be sorley missed and i extend my deepest sympathy to his wife , two sons and all his family. What memories we have to treasure and so proud that he was a Scarlet . Pob bendith Phil cysgan dawel.Ymlaen Llanelli
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West is Best (Fin gwybod)
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Mugwuffin
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I’m not old enough to have watched Phil live, but must have played my Crowning Years and History of Llanelli RFC VHS a hundred times during my childhood. What an incredible player he was. Such a lovely person too.
I’m glad that he was able to see the unveiling of his statue and realise how loved he was by the community. RIP.
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157cb
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Interview done as a tribute to the Great man ...ITV Wales at 6pm tonight.
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aber-fan
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Very sad news - a great rugby player and - even more important - a great human being.
I first saw Benny and his famous sidestep when he played in the Llanelli 7s schoolboys tournament at U-15 level - even then, you could see that he was something special (1963?) The last time (and, I think, his last game for Wales) was when Wales beat France 16-7 in 1978 to clinch the Grand Slam, with Benny scoring two tries with sidesteps near the France line... having seen him so often over the years, I knew what was coming and that he would score even before the 'step' - the French probably knew, too, but still couldn't stop him! RIP Benny.
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“You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift)
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Iwlew
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RIP Phil, a true hero both on and off the field.
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reesytheexile
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I first saw Benny playing as a new RFC player under the then new lights in Llanelli mid week in the flood light games which were quite popular in fact! Barry John was just leaving us and I was disappointed and worried. But after seeing this young man perform I was really excited because his style of rugby was exciting. He then went on and upwards as our greatest player. Captain of Llanelli Wales and the Lions .
I loved his Gareth quip re the Ba Bas game.. “ Gareth only ran 30 yards and got his knighthood. I got an OBE and arthritis in both knees! “ … 😂
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reesytheexile
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It’s obviously a matter for Pat and the family but I do hope that if not a funeral, we can at least have a huge celebration of his life on the field at Parc y Scarlets. So many supporters would want to remember him ; she’d some tears and celebrate a wonderful life. Fingers crossed . Edited by reesytheexile - 13 June 2022 at 6:28pm |
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Scarlet O'Hara
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My condolences to his familly and friends and to the Scarlets such a huge loss to all.
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Maple
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Benny & Grav, two of the nicest and humble people to come out of Carmarthenshire ever.
RIP Phil
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