Widely considered the greatest rugby player of all time — Gareth Edwards' 53 consecutive Test appearances for Wales and extraordinary tries are the benchmark for all who followed.
Gareth Edwards is universally considered the greatest rugby union player ever to have played the game. His 53 consecutive appearances for Wales — between 1967 and 1978 — represent a record of consistency without parallel. He never played for a losing Lions Test team across three tours. His try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973 is considered the greatest try ever scored.
His try for the Barbarians against the All Blacks in 1973 — involving seven players and the length of the pitch — is considered by universal agreement the greatest try ever scored.
Did You Know?Career Honours
- Grand Slam 3x
- Triple Crown 5x
- 53 consecutive Wales caps
- Barbarians try vs All Blacks 1973