Matthew J Watkins tributes: Nigel Owens, Jamie Roberts and more send emotional messages after Wales legend dies

Alex R Terrell

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Very sad news on Matthew J Watkins after a brave cancer battle. Wales players to wear black armbands today at Twickenham as a mark of respect. thesun.co.uk/sport/11119217…

Scarlets Rugby

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The Scarlets family are deeply saddened by the news that our former player Matthew Watkins has passed away at the age of 41. Mae teulu’r Scarlets yn drist iawn gan y newyddion bod ein cyn chwaraewr Matthew Watkins wedi marw yn 41 oed. bit.ly/3aBasGV

Jamie Roberts

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Rest peacefully MJ 😞 Do him proud at Twickenham today lads @WelshRugbyUnion 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Freddie Burns

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RIP MJ Watkins ❤️

Morgan Stoddart

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Rest in peace MJ. Awful news, brilliant character that made everyone laugh when in his company. Topman x

Jonathan Davies CBE

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RIP Matthew. What a lovely guy who took on cancer with courage and always had a smile on his face. @Velindre. Lived life to the full and was always smiling. Thoughts and prayers are with his family and close friends. #Putsthingsintoperspective