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Rugby legend dies aged 73 after secret battle with motor neurone disease
Rugby legend Geoff Wheel has died aged 73 after a battle with Motor Neurone disease, it was announced today (26 December).The sportsman was known for being an iconic figure in Welsh rugby, earning 32 caps for his country throughout his career. Geoff's former club, Swansea RFC, confirmed that he passed away this Boxing Day. In a post shared to the club's official Instagram page, the caption read: "All at Swansea RFC are very sad to hear of the passing of former Swansea and Wales and Barbarians forward Geoff Wheel.