- Date of Birth02 / 03 / 1949
- Lions Tours1971, 1974
- International CapsWales / Lions
- Lions Origin SchoolsBrynteg CS, Millfield School Street
- Lions Origin ClubsLondon Welsh, Welsh Academicals, Bridgend Ravens, Barbarians, Imperial Medicals, Crawshays, Tondu
JPR, as he became universally known, established himself as the game's outstanding full-back on the Lions Tours of 1971 and 1974.
Equally fearless and secure both in defence and under the high ball, it was in the attacking arts that he opened the No.15 position to new possibilities.
The London Welsh hero’s physical presence at the back enabled the Lions to cut loose knowing they would not be exposed in defence.
The Wales legend, who won 55 caps for his country, was equally protective of his team-mates and never shied away from physical confrontation of any kind.
Williams made 15 appearances on each of his Tours, scoring 16 points in 1971 and 12 in 1974, including five tries in all.
His style of play made him more of a creator than a finisher and while his kicking was the weakest element of his game, he could still conjure up the unexpected even with his boot.
The 1971 series was sealed by his 50-yard drop-goal in the fourth Test that put the Lions 14-11 ahead and enabled them to finish with a 14-14 draw that won them the series 2-1.