Jenkin Alban Davies

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Jenkin Alban Davies (5 September 1885 – 18 July 1976) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

[edit] Life

Davies was born in Aberaeron.[1] He was educated at Jesus College, Oxford but did not win a "Blue".[2] He first played for Swansea RFC in 1910.[1] Davies played for the Wales national rugby union team on seven occasions in the Five Nations Championship. He made his debut on 1 February 1913 against Scotland, and also played against France (scoring a try and Ireland. In the following year, he played in all four matches (against England, Scotland, France and Ireland), scoring a try in the match against France.[3] He captained the "Terrible Eight" against Ireland in 1914, but was playing for Llanelli RFC by this time.[1]

During the First World War, Davies served as a chaplain with the Royal Field Artillery.[1] He was appointed vicar of Hook in 1924,[4] succeeding another Welsh rugby international, William Thomas Havard. Davies was also a schoolmaster. He died on 18 July 1976 in Los Angeles.[1]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d e Davies, Alban Rev. Swansea RFC. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
  2. ^ Baker, J. N. L. (1971). Jesus College, Oxford 1571–1971. London: Oxonian Press Ltd, 112. ISBN 0950216402. 
  3. ^ Alban Davies. WRU Searchable Player Archive. Welsh Rugby Union. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
  4. ^ London Gazette: no. 32995, page 8415, 21 November 1924. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
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