Alun Donovan Explained

Alun Donovan
Full Name:Alun John Donovan
Birth Date:5 October 1955
Birth Place:Abercrave, Wales
Position:Utility back
Repyears1:1978–82
Repcaps1:5
Reppoints1:0

Alun John Donovan (born 5 October 1955) is a Welsh former rugby union international.

Born in Abercrave, Donovan attended Maesydderwen School and St Paul's College, Cheltenham.[1]

Donovan, capped five times for Wales, was a utility back with Swansea and Cardiff.[2] On his Wales debut, against Australia in Sydney in 1978, Donovan started as the fullback, with injuries meaning J. P. R. Williams was required in the back row. He picked up an injury himself during the match, torn knee ligaments, and had to be substituted.[3] Further injury issues delayed his return, but he added four further caps in 1981 and 1982, playing as a centre.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Donovan's Return Only Change in Wales Team . . 26 February 1982.
  2. News: Donovan in Hot Spot . . 3 December 1987.
  3. News: Wales go down bravely . . 17 June 1978.
  4. News: Woolford . Anthony . Welsh rugby's cult idols of the 70s, 80s and 90s . . 12 November 2015 . en.