Bob Penberthy

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Bob Penberthy is a former rugby union player who set the record for appearances (with 877) for Pontypridd RFC between 1961 and 1985. [1]

He was known as the Bionic Elbow. [2]

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References

  1. "Scrum V's Cult Hero". BBC Sport . 14 August 2007. Retrieved 19 December 2010.
  2. "Rugby legends gather to honour Pontypridd RFC's Bionic Elbow Bob". 4 December 2008.