The Western Mail's Carolyn Hitt argues that is time that Welsh legend Cliff Morgan joined rugby's knights.
"The great man of rugby, broadcasting and charitable largesse turned 80 this week.
"It is a fitting milestone to reflect on why he deserves to hear those three little words “Arise Sir Cliff”. (And if you want to add your voice to the campaign it’s easy to download a nomination form on the honours page of www.direct.gov.uk).
"It all started with the rugby, of course, as the fly-half from Trebanog darted and dazzled for Cardiff, Wales and the British Lions, leaving defenders grasping thin air and supporters gasping in admiration at his audacity. Yet even when Mr Magic – as the late John Billot described him – was weaving his spell on the field he transcended the boundaries of his sport.
"The match programmes of his era hailed him as “the greatest personality in British rugby today”. And as rugby and television collided for the first time, Cliff became the sport’s first great entertainer."
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