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Gareth Edwards. Photo shot: Nottage, 3rd December 2002. Place and Date of birth: Amman Valley, 1947. Main Occupation: Director of several companies in South Wales. First language: Welsh. Other languages: English. Lived in Wales: Always.

Born in the Amman Valley in 1947, Gareth Edwards is a rugby legend. A scrum-half, first capped for Wales aged 19, he became captain a year later, playing 53 consecutive matches during what is regarded as a golden era for the Welsh national sport. Many consider him the greatest rugby player of all time. he is now a company director, columnist and unofficial roving ambassador for Welsh rugby.