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Arthur Lewis (rugby union)

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Arthur John Llewellyn Lewis (26 September 1941 – 20 May 2026) was a Wales international rugby union player who won 11 caps.[1] In 1971 he toured New Zealand with the British & Irish Lions[2] and at the time played club rugby for Ebbw Vale. Lewis came from Crumlin, and was educated at Cross Keys Technical College.[3]

BornArthur John Llewellyn Lewis
(1941-09-26)26 September 1941
Died20 May 2026(2026-05-20) (aged 84)
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight81 kg (12 st 11 lb)
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Arthur Lewis
BornArthur John Llewellyn Lewis
(1941-09-26)26 September 1941
Died20 May 2026(2026-05-20) (aged 84)
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight81 kg (12 st 11 lb)
OccupationElectrician
Rugby union career
Position Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Crumlin RFC
Cross Keys RFC
Ebbw Vale RFC
Barbarian F.C.
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1970–1973 Wales 11 (4)
1971 British Lions 0 (0)
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Lewis died after a long illness on 20 May 2026, aged 84.[4][5]

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