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Geoff Wheel: Former Wales and Swansea lock dies aged 73

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Wheel performed 323 instances for Swansea between 1970 and 1983.

He was a part of the crew that gained the Schweppes Cup in 1978 and performed for Swansea in opposition to Australia in 1975 and captained the ‘All Whites’ in opposition to New Zealand in 1981.

His seasons as captain of Swansea marked a profitable interval for the membership.

In 1979-80 they gained the Western Mail Championship, Sunday Telegraph Anglo-Welsh Championship, Every day Mail Anglo-Welsh Championship, Sunday Telegraph Group of the Season and have been WRU Nationwide Sevens winners.

Within the following season, Swansea retained the Sunday Telegraph title and have been additionally winners of the Whitbread Benefit Desk.

“Geoff was revered and far beloved by all at Swansea Rugby Membership,” stated president Stan Addicott.

“I had the privilege to be his membership coach for seven years

“His wholehearted, fiery, but partaking and humorous nature endeared him to his gamers, whereas he typically shared his musical expertise on the accordion and ukulele submit matches with membership supporters.

“He was actually one of many nice characters of his time in Welsh rugby and can be vastly missed as a household man, participant and pal to many individuals.”

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