John Dawes obituary: The only man to captain the Lions to series win over New Zealand

Former Wales and Lions captain and coach John Dawes has died at the age of 80 following a period of ill health

British and Irish Lions captain John Dawes, pictured in 1971 (PA)

Whether it was as a player or a coach, John Dawes had the Midas touch.

Welshman Dawes, who has died at the age of 80, remains the only player to have captained the British and Irish Lions to a Test series triumph against New Zealand.