Doug Rees (rugby union) explained

Doug Rees
Full Name:Douglas Rees
Birth Date:15 January 1944
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Position:Fullback
Repyears1:1968
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:9

Douglas Rees (born 15 January 1944) is a Welsh former international rugby union player.[1]

A goal-kicking fullback, Rees played for Penclawdd, Swansea and Aberavon. He was in a West Wales combined side that pushed the All Blacks close in 1967, with 11-points of his boot, including a successful penalty from the half-way line.[2]

Rees won three caps for Wales in the 1968 Five Nations, debuting against Scotland at home.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Grand Slam For French In Cardiff . . 23 March 1968.
  2. News: West Wales So Close To Famous Victory. . 9 November 1967.
  3. News: Wales depend upon remodelled pack . . 3 February 1968.