Lyn_Davies_(rugby_union)

Lyn Davies (rugby union)

Lyn Davies (rugby union)

Rugby player

Lyn Davies (2 February 1940 — 15 September 2004) was a Welsh international rugby union player.[1]

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Davies was born in Blaengarw and worked as a colliery worker.[2]

A bulky three-quarter, Davies was nicknamed "Tanky" for his ability to barge through defences. He played with the Army during national service, the Welsh Guards, London Welsh and won his Wales caps while at Bridgend, making three appearances as a winger in the 1966 Five Nations Championship.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Woolford, Anthony (12 December 2007). "Blaengarw on the rise from their temporary WRU blip". Wales Online.
  2. [2]
    Rowland, Paul (31 July 2013). "The Davies XV". Wales Online.
  3. [3]
    "Lyn Davies retires but new players are joining Bridgend". The Glamorgan Gazette. 2 May 1969.
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