By Priscilla JepchumbaWelsh rugby is mourning the passing of former player Geoff Wheel, who died at the age of 73. Swansea RFC announced the sad news, highlighting Wheel's courageous battle with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) that he faced for many years.

WELSH rugby legend Geoff Wheel has died aged 73 after a battle with Motor Neurone disease. Wheel was an iconic figure of the 1970s and early 1980s and won 32 caps for his country. In a touching

Geoff Wheel, who played rugby for Wales, Swansea, and the Barbarians, has passed away at the age of 73. As per BBC Sports, the Swansea RFC has confirmed the news that Geoff Wheel had been suffering from motor neurone disease for several

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Former Wales, Swansea and Barbarians lock Geoff Wheel has died at the age of 73. Swansea RFC have confirmed the news stating Wheel had suffered from motor neurone disease for some years. Wheel played 32 internationals for Wales between 1974 and 1982 and formed a formidable second-row partnership with Allan Martin.

Former Wales forward Geoff Wheel has died at the age of 73, his former club Swansea have announced. Wheel won 32 caps for Wales during the 1970s and 1980s, winning three Triple Crowns and two Grand Slams. The lock was part of a Wales side that went unbeaten in 15 international matches between January 1975 and March 1978.

Rugby Legend Geoff Wheel has sadly passed away aged 73 after battling with Motor Neurone Disease, with the tragic news being confirmed on Boxing Day by his former club, Swansea.