David Waters (rugby union) explained

David Waters
Full Name:David Ralph Waters
Birth Date:4 June 1955
Birth Place:Newport, Wales
Height:6 ft 7 in
Years1:1974–96
Clubs1:Newport RFC
Apps1:702
Points1:165
Position:Lock
Repyears1:1986
Repcaps1:4
Reppoints1:0

David Ralph Waters (born 4 June 1955) is a Welsh former rugby union international.

Waters, nicknamed "Muddy", was born in Newport and attended Caerleon Comprehensive School. He played as a lock and is the most capped player of all time for Newport RFC, featuring in 702 first-class games over 22 seasons.[1]

Capped four times for Wales, Waters would have debuted in the 1985 Five Nations, having been selected for the matches against France and England, only for bad weather to postpone both fixtures.[2] He was Wales' lock in all four matches of the 1986 Five Nations, with Bob Norster out suspended, but lost his place for the subsequent South Pacific tour.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Woolford . Anthony . The Welsh rugby heroes who've dedicated their lives to just one club . . 26 April 2016 . en.
  2. News: Unlucky Waters on ice . . 15 February 1987.
  3. News: Wales axe Waters from tour party . . 9 April 1986.