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Willie John

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland HDLatest broadcast: on BBC One Northern Ireland

Willie John McBride, one of Northern Ireland's best-loved sporting figures, reflects on his life on and off the rugby pitch. From humble beginnings on the family farm in Moneyglass, through the political turmoil of The Troubles and apartheid in South Africa, to his record-breaking captaincy of the British and Irish Lions. BBC Sport NI traces a sporting journey like no other. Show less

Contributors

Reporter:
Gavin Andrews
Producer:
Nikki Gregg
Executive Producer:
Jane Tohill

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