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Phil Bennett was born on October 24, 1948 in Felinfoel, Wales. As a Welsh Schoolboy international he landed a 45-yard drop kick to help beat England Under-15’s at Twickenham.
After impressing at fly-half for Llanelli, he made his full Wales debut on March 22, 1969, against France in Paris. He made history by becoming the first substitute ever to come on for his country.