Ex-Wales captain Eddie Butler dies on Inca Trail aged 65

Former Wales captain Eddie Butler has died aged 65 while on the Inca Trail in Peru, the charity of which he was an ambassador announced on Thursday.

Butler led his country on six occasions during his 16 Tests and toured with the British and Irish Lions to New Zealand in 1983.

After retiring he became a rugby commentator, a writer and a supporter of Welsh independence.

"In the early hours of Thursday, 15 September, Ed passed away peacefully in his sleep at Ecoinka camp in the Peruvian Andes," Prostate Cymru said on Twitter.

"Ed was the voice of Wales and we were honoured to have him as part of our charity.

"Over the last week Ed once again showed his generosity and steadfast commitment to good causes by joining 25 Prostate Cymru fundraisers including his daughter on the Inca Trail to Machu Pichu."