First Minister of Wales Carwyn Jones has paid tribute to Mervyn Davies who has died.

He said: "Sometimes the word legend is overused, but when it comes to Mervyn Davies it was true.

"He was a giant of the game who led Wales to the 1976 Grand Slam of what was then the Five Nations. His record playing for his nation speaks for itself - two Grand Slams and three Triple Crowns.

"A true great Welshman, Mervyn was arguably the best number 8 we have ever seen and will be sorely missed.

"My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."