Mike Watkins dead at 73: Former Wales rugby captain as tributes pour in for ‘true Man of Gwent’

Mike Watkins dead at 73: Former Wales rugby captain as tributes pour in for ‘true Man of Gwent’

WELSH rugby hero Mike Watkins has sadly died aged 73. The passing of Watkins, who played for Crumlin, Cardiff and Newport RFC, was announced on Tuesday. A Dragons statement read: “Everyone at Dragons RFC is deeply saddened by the passing of Mike ‘Spike’ Watkins. “A true Man of Gwent, who played for Newport RFC, Crumlin… Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]

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