Dai Morris

Dai Morris
Full name William David Morris
Date of birth 11 November 1941 (1941-11-11) (age 70)
Place of birth Rhigos, Wales
School Gladlys Secondary Modern
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position flanker
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
Glynneath RFC
Rhigos RFC
Penarth RFC
Neath RFC
Ebbw Vale RFC
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1967–1974 Wales 34 (19)

William David "Dai" Morris (born 11 November 1941 in Rhigos, Cynon Valley)[1] was a Welsh rugby union footballer, who won 34 caps for Wales in the years between 1967 and 1974, scoring six tries.[1] His usual position was as a back-row forward, either at blind-side flanker or at Number 8, positions he occupied for both Wales and his club sides, Neath RFC and Rhigos RFC.

During his time in the Wales team, Morris won three Five Nations Championships (one shared with France), including two Triple Crowns and one Grand Slam.

In 2002, Morris was voted into an all-time greatest Welsh XV at the blindside flanker position.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dai Morris". Welsh Rugby Union. http://www.wru.co.uk/12750_14256.php?player=26177&includeref=dynamic. Retrieved 2007-10-21. 
  2. ^ Clive Rowlands (presenter), Rob Howley (presenter), Steve Gammond (producer), Tim Exell (executive producer) (2006). All Time Greatest Ever Welsh XV (DVD). Green Umbrella Distribution. Event occurs at 1:15:43.