Gwyn Francis

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David Gwyn Francis (born 2 February 1896, date of death unknown) was a Welsh international rugby union player, who played for the Welsh national side twice (in 1919 and 1924).

[edit] Life

Francis was educated at Jesus College, Oxford, where he was part of the college rugby team that won the Oxford University inter-collegiate cup in 1920. Francis also played for the University rugby team, winning his "Blue" in 1919.[1][2] He won his first cap for Wales in 1919, playing at lock in a friendly against a New Zealand Services XV.[3] In 1921 he took charge of Rugby at Reading School, and in 1924 captained London Welsh RFC and Surrey RFC.[2] He won his second cap in 1924, playing against Scotland in the Home Nations Championship.[3] He was a rugby referee for 28 years, and helped to found the Berkshire Rugby Football Union, serving as chairman for 24 years.[1] A club room at Redingensians R.F.C. (a club that was formed for former pupils of Reading School) is named after Francis, as is a prize awarded by Berkshire rugby referees for club hospitality.[2][4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Baker, J. N. L. (1971). Jesus College, Oxford 1571–1971. London: Oxonian Press Ltd, 120. ISBN 0950216402. 
  2. ^ a b c Jones, Gareth (2005-11-29). Redingensians Rugby: Club History. Redingensians R.F.C.. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
  3. ^ a b Gwyn Francis. www.scrum.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
  4. ^ Gwyn Francis Award. Windsor RFC. Retrieved on 2008-05-12.
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