Daniel Jones (2 March 1907 – 31 October 1988) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
| Full name | Daniel Jones | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 2 March 1907 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Neath Abbey, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 31 October 1988 (aged 81) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Neath Abbey, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st (168 lb; 76 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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A wing three–quarter, Jones was known for his pace and also excelled in athletics events.[1]
Jones scored a record 73 tries in his first season with Neath and was a Welsh trialist on several occasions. He was capped once for Wales, earning a place on the right wing against New South Wales in 1927–28.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Dan Jones's Triumph". South Wales Daily Post. 14 September 1934.
- ^ "Dan Jones Back in Form". Neath Guardian. 6 May 1932.
- ^ "Unhappy Day For Welsh Rugby Patriots". Daily Express. 28 November 1927.
External links
edit- Dan Jones at ESPNscrum