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Scarlets honour rugby hero 'Grav' Scarlets honour rugby hero 'Grav'
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Llanelli Scarlets players have worn the word "Grav" in gold lettering on their shirts for their first game since the death of rugby legend Ray Gravell.Llanelli Scarlets players have worn the word "Grav" in gold lettering on their shirts for their first game since the death of rugby legend Ray Gravell.
The Wales and Lions centre widely known as Grav had a suspected heart attack on holiday near Malaga in Spain.The Wales and Lions centre widely known as Grav had a suspected heart attack on holiday near Malaga in Spain.
Players also wore black armbands and there was a minute's applause before Friday's home match with Leeds.Players also wore black armbands and there was a minute's applause before Friday's home match with Leeds.
Carmarthenshire Council said a "steady stream of people" were signing a book of condolence at County Hall.Carmarthenshire Council said a "steady stream of people" were signing a book of condolence at County Hall.
Another book of condolence has been set up in reception at BBC Wales in Cardiff, where Gravell was a popular presenter on Radio Cymru and Radio Wales.Another book of condolence has been set up in reception at BBC Wales in Cardiff, where Gravell was a popular presenter on Radio Cymru and Radio Wales.
Meanwhile, Cardiff Blues players are to wear red armbands for their match against Leicester on Saturday.Meanwhile, Cardiff Blues players are to wear red armbands for their match against Leicester on Saturday.
The Scarlets scored eight tries to win 59-19 against Leeds and after the game outside half Stephen Jones said:"Grav meant everything to us>"
When I look back and think of Ray Gravell I'll remember the joy and immense pleasure he gave us Gareth Edwards on his former Wales team-mateWhen I look back and think of Ray Gravell I'll remember the joy and immense pleasure he gave us Gareth Edwards on his former Wales team-mate
Gravell's family say they have been overwhelmed by the tributes after his death at the age of 56.Gravell's family say they have been overwhelmed by the tributes after his death at the age of 56.
His wife and daughters said the "love and esteem in which Ray was held by everyone has been a great comfort".His wife and daughters said the "love and esteem in which Ray was held by everyone has been a great comfort".
In a statement, his wife Mari and daughters Manon and Gwenan, aged 11 and eight, described him as a "wonderful husband and father and was our best friend".In a statement, his wife Mari and daughters Manon and Gwenan, aged 11 and eight, described him as a "wonderful husband and father and was our best friend".
"We have been overwhelmed by the volume and content of the tributes and messages of sympathy we have received, not only from Wales, but across the world," they said."We have been overwhelmed by the volume and content of the tributes and messages of sympathy we have received, not only from Wales, but across the world," they said.
"We are extremely grateful, and the love and esteem in which Ray was held by everyone has been a great comfort to us."We are extremely grateful, and the love and esteem in which Ray was held by everyone has been a great comfort to us.
"He idolised Manon and Gwenan and this tragic loss so sudden and early in his life is going to be a huge loss for the three of us."He idolised Manon and Gwenan and this tragic loss so sudden and early in his life is going to be a huge loss for the three of us.
"Family was everything for Ray. We are extremely grateful for the messages and as a family we now need time to grieve and to come to terms with what has happened.""Family was everything for Ray. We are extremely grateful for the messages and as a family we now need time to grieve and to come to terms with what has happened."
Scarlets fans show their affection with a poster at the Leeds gameGravell, from Mynyddygarreg, near Llanelli, was in the 1972 Scarlets side which beat the All Blacks.Scarlets fans show their affection with a poster at the Leeds gameGravell, from Mynyddygarreg, near Llanelli, was in the 1972 Scarlets side which beat the All Blacks.
His Llanelli career spanned 15 years between 1970 and 1985, with a post-war record of 485 appearances.His Llanelli career spanned 15 years between 1970 and 1985, with a post-war record of 485 appearances.
When his beloved side played against Leeds Carnegie in the EDF Cup competition on Friday evening, players wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the Stradey Park legend.When his beloved side played against Leeds Carnegie in the EDF Cup competition on Friday evening, players wore black armbands as a mark of respect to the Stradey Park legend.
The word "Grav" also featured on shirts underneath the Scarlets' crest on the chest of every Llanelli player.The word "Grav" also featured on shirts underneath the Scarlets' crest on the chest of every Llanelli player.
'True prince''True prince'
The day also coincided with a gathering of former Llanelli players brought together to be photographed outside the stadium, which has been earmarked for a housing development.The day also coincided with a gathering of former Llanelli players brought together to be photographed outside the stadium, which has been earmarked for a housing development.
Doug Williams, secretary of the former players' association, said one important face was missing: "Ray was the president of the association and he was really keen that we got together to do this. It will be a very sad occasion.Doug Williams, secretary of the former players' association, said one important face was missing: "Ray was the president of the association and he was really keen that we got together to do this. It will be a very sad occasion.
"He was such a dynamic person, he was a family man and represented Wales in every sphere. He was the true prince of Wales and we all miss him.""He was such a dynamic person, he was a family man and represented Wales in every sphere. He was the true prince of Wales and we all miss him."
Wales great Gareth Edwards said: "When I look back and think of Ray Gravell I'll remember the joy and immense pleasure he gave us."Wales great Gareth Edwards said: "When I look back and think of Ray Gravell I'll remember the joy and immense pleasure he gave us."
The Welsh Rugby Union paid tribute to him "as a man who epitomised the passion, flair and dignity of his beloved Welsh nation".The Welsh Rugby Union paid tribute to him "as a man who epitomised the passion, flair and dignity of his beloved Welsh nation".
Tributes flooded in following his death on Wednesday, with many highlighting his patriotism and passion for all things Welsh.Tributes flooded in following his death on Wednesday, with many highlighting his patriotism and passion for all things Welsh.
Following his rugby career, he became a successful broadcaster and actor who appeared in Louis Malle's Damage alongside Juliette Binoche and Jeremy Irons.Following his rugby career, he became a successful broadcaster and actor who appeared in Louis Malle's Damage alongside Juliette Binoche and Jeremy Irons.
Earlier this year, Gravell underwent surgery to have his right leg amputated below the knee following complications linked with his diabetes.Earlier this year, Gravell underwent surgery to have his right leg amputated below the knee following complications linked with his diabetes.