The Scarlets have released a statement after reports on social media surrounding the health of club president and Wales and Lions great Phil Bennett.
The Scarlets have moved to clarify the situation surrounding their greatest ever player, saying on Twitter: “Our President Phil Bennett is unwell and being cared for by his family.
“Phil is battling like the true Scarlet he's always been and our thoughts and prayers are with him. We would ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family at this difficult time.”
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Bennett is one Welsh rugby’s finest-ever players. He won 29 caps for Wales between 1969 and 1978, featuring in two Five Nations Grand Slam-winning teams. In the second of those, in 1978, he led the side and scored two tries as they completed their clean sweep of victories by beating France in Cardiff.
