Leslie Davies (rugby union)

Leslie Davies (13 July 1913 — 4 September 1984) was a Welsh international rugby union player.[1]

Leslie Davies
Date of birth(1913-07-13)13 July 1913
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Date of death4 September 1984(1984-09-04) (aged 71)
Place of deathSwansea, Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Forward
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1939 Wales 2 (0)

Davies was a versatile Swansea RFC forward, who could play as a hooker, prop and second rower.[2]

In 1939, Davies gained two Wales caps in the Home Nations. He was one of eight changes made to the line up after a loss to England, replacing Swansea clubmate Eddie Morgan, for matches against Scotland at Cardiff and Ireland at Belfast.[3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Loyalty of Two New "Caps"". Herald of Wales. 4 February 1939.
  2. ^ "Leslie Davies As Hooker". South Wales Evening Post. 28 April 1939.
  3. ^ "Eight Changes Made In Welsh Team". Western Mail. 27 January 1939.
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