Alex Finlayson (rugby union) explained

Alex Finlayson
Birth Date:18 March 1948
Birth Place:Cardiff, Wales
Position:Centre
Repyears1:1974
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:0

Alexander Alfred James Finlayson (born 18 March 1948) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]

Born and raised in Cardiff, Finlayson was capped three times for Wales in the 1974 Five Nations. He replaced Keith Hughes in the side and played in his usual position of centre, for matches against Ireland, France and England.[2]

Finlayson, a policeman, competed for South Wales Police RFC and had a long playing career with Cardiff RFC.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: South Wales Police withdraw from action . . 13 November 2012 . en.
  2. News: Quinnell goes as Wales drop three . . 25 January 1974.
  3. Web site: Interview - Alex Finlayson . cardiffrugbymuseum.org.