George Davies (rugby player)
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| Davies in Wales jersey | |||
| Full name | George Davies | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 December 1875 | ||
| Date of death | 23 July 1959 (aged 83) | ||
| Place of death | Llandeilo, Wales[1] | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | centre, Fullback | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| ??? 1895-??? |
Llandeilo RFC Swansea RFC | ||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1900-1905 | Wales | 9 | (11) |
George Davies (25 December 1875–23 July 1959) was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Llandeilo and Swansea. A two time Triple Crown winner, Davies would represent his country on nine occasions. A skillful player, Davies was unfortunate to be playing during the same period as Rhys Gabe, who was the selectors' first choice at his position.[2] It was all the more unfortunate for Davies as it was a collision between himself and Gabe, during a Swansea match, that caused an injury that would allow Gabe to take his position for Wales.[3]
Rugby career
Davies originally played rugby at the lower level team Llandeilo, whom he captained for two seasons,[4] but on moving to Swansea impressed enough to be capped for Wales. In 1905, he was part of the Swansea team that faced the Original All Blacks on their first British tour.[5]
Davies was first capped for Wales on January 6, 1900 against England, partnered with his Swansea colleague, Dan Rees.[2] He would play for Wales another eight times, scoring a try against Ireland in 1900, and converting four goals in the 1905 Triple Crown winning season. When he was recalled for the 1905 tournament he was switched from centre to fullback for all three matches.[2]
International matches played
Wales[6]
Bibliography
- Smith, David; Williams, Gareth (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0766-3.
References
- ↑ Scrum.com player profiles
- 1 2 3 Smith (1980), pg 130.
- ↑ Smith (1980), pg 131.
- ↑ A History of Llandeilo RFC.
- ↑ Swansea RFC player profiles
- ↑ Smith (1980), pg 464.