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Glyn R. Davies |
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Giyn R. Davies born 24th August 1927, Cilfynydd. Died 7th November 1976 in Bristol. He was first selected to play for Wales in the two Victory Internationals of 1946 whilst he was still attending Pontypridd Grammar School. He went on to receive 11 caps for Wales. He was recognised as a mercurial outside half, a beautiful runner with a devastating sidestep, and was nicknamed "El Supremo" by his adoring fans. He played for Clifton in the 1950s. He also played for Ponypridd, Bristol, Newport and Glamorgan Wanderers
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INTERNATIONAL
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Career Record: P11, W5, D1, L5, Tries 0, Cons 0, Pen 0, DropG 0 |
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15th January 1949 v England (Cardiff) W 9-3 5th February 1949 v Scotland (Murrayfield) L 5-6 26th March 1949 v France (Paris) L 3-5 20th January 1951 v England (Swansea) W 23-5 3rd February 1951 v Scotland (Murrayfield) L 0-19 |
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| Back Row (L-R): T.N.Pearce (England) (Referee), L.Manfield, S.Williams, W.E.Tamplin, M.James, O.Williams, L.Anthony, G.Evans, I.Jones (WRU). Seated: W.B.Cleaver, K.Jones, J.Matthews, H.Tanner (Captain), B.L.Williams, F.Ytott. On Ground: C.Davies, Glyn Davies. |
Above Wales team that played Scotland on 7th February 1948. Wales won 14-0
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Back Row (L-R): W.G.Jenkins, Glyn Davies, P.J.de A.MooreOn Ground: R.V.Thompson, J.V.Smith. Second Row: G.M.Wilson, R.C.Thomas, A.M.James, A.P. de Nobriga, L.G.Gloag, H.H.Mills (injured). Seated: T.S.McRoberts, A.F.Dorward, H.M.Kimberley (Captain), J.A.Gwilliam, W.B.Holmes. On Ground: R.V.Thompson, J.V.Smith. |
Above the Cambridge University XV that played Blackheath at Rectory Field on November 20th 1948
Above 1948 Cambridge in Training - Some Impressions by Marian Bridgman.
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Standing (L-R): Glyn Davies, L.G.Gloag, A.M.James, A.F.de Nobriga, A.W.Scott, W.G.Jenkins. Seated: P.J.de A.Moore, T.S.MacRoberts, A.F.Dorward, H.M.Kimberley (Captain). On Ground: R.V.Thompson, J.V.Smith. |
Above Glyn Davies in the 1948 Cambridge University side. Oxford won 14-8 in front of a crowd of 45,000 people.
Above programme cover and team sheet for the 1948 Varsity match with future Clifton RFC player Glyn Davies.
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| Back Row (L-R):N.H.Lambert (Referee), W.R.Cale, E.Coleman, J.A.Gwilliam, A.Meredith, D.Hayward, G.Evans, J.W.Faull (WRU) (Touch Judge). Seated: D.Jones, W.H.Travers, J.Matthews, Haydn Tanner (Captain), B.L.Williams, R.F.Trott, Les Williams. On Ground: Ken Jones, Glyn Davies. |
Above Wales team that played England on January 15th 1949. Wales won 9-3
Above official programme cover and teamsheet from the England v Wales match on January 15th 1949.
Above unofficial souvenir programme cover from the England v Wales match on January 15th 1949.
Above unofficial souvenir programme team
sheet from the
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Standing (L-R): B.M.Jones, G.A.B.Covell, G.P.Vaughan, P.D.Young, J.M.Jenkins, H.Wills. Seated: R.C.C.Thomas, R.V.Thompson, Glyn Davies (Hon Sec.) A.F.Dorwood (Captain), A.M.James, J.V.Smith, J.M.Williams. On Ground: I.S.Gloag, J.C.Davies. |
Above Glyn Davies in the 1949 Cambridge University side.
Above programme cover and team sheet for the 1949 Varsity match with future Clifton RFC player Glyn Davies. Oxford won 3-0. On the Oxford side was Kendall-Carpenter who was already playing for Bath and England and later to teach rugby at Clifton College.
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Standing (L-R): H.D.Doherty, T.R.Marshall, C.Barrow, R.H.King, G.M.D.Archer, E.W.Marsden. Sitting: N.E.Williams, H.Willias, I.S.Gloag, G.Davies (Captain), J.V.Smith, C.C.U.Williams, M.J.M.Thompson. On Ground: J.K.Shepherd, P.B.Reeve. |
Above Glyn Davies, Captain of the 1950 Cambridge University side.
Above programme cover and team sheet for the 1950 Varsity match with future Clifton RFC player Glyn Davies. Oxford won 8-0.
