William J B Morris

William James Bunce "Bill" Morris (born 21 May 1940) is a former Welsh Rugby Union player who was born in Borth, Cardiganshire, Wales.[1] He is the third player known as Bill Morris to play for Wales.

Bill Morris attended Ardwyn Grammar School before coming to Cardiff Training College at the Heath and played for Aberystwyth.[2] He was recommended to Pontypool for the 1962-63 season by his club and by Pontypool club captain Clive Rowlands. Described as running under 'even time' [100 yards in 10 seconds i.e. 11 seconds/100 metres approximately] "one of the fastest wings in Wales".[3] As a Rugby Union winger he played two internationals making his Welsh debut in Scotland v Wales at Murrayfield, 2 February 1963[3] and his last appearance in the following test Wales v Ireland at Cardiff, 9 March 1963.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.wru.co.uk/eng/matchcentre/squads_wales_player_archive.php?player=26178&includeref=dynamic accessed 28/08/2013
  2. ↑ http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/smiths-still-making-impact-levels-2124366 accessed 28/08/2013
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Official Programme Scotland v Wales 2 February 1963 page 14 Heritage Hub, Hawick, Bill Mclaren Archive BML/1/10/11
  4. ↑ http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/6777.html accessed 28/08/2013