Graham Jones (rugby union) explained

Graham Jones
Birth Date:24 November 1933
Birth Place:Garndiffaith, Wales
School:Abersychan Grammar School
Position:Flanker
Repyears1:1963
Repcaps1:3
Reppoints1:3

Graham Jones (24 November 1933 — 1 July 2022) was a Welsh international rugby union player.[1]

A native of Garndiffaith, Jones was educated at Abersychan Grammar School and undertook National Service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). He became a back row forward during his time in the RAF, having previously played centre for Pontypool. In the 1960s, Jones played his rugby with Ebbw Vale and had a run of 150 consecutive matches.[2]

Jones won three Wales caps in 1963, debuting against Scotland at Murrayfield. He scored what was at the time the quickest known try by a Wales player in his next match, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, that remains the fastest try by a Welsh forward. It also made him the first Ebbw Vale recruit to score a try for Wales.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Flying fruit and bottles at Lansdowne Road . ESPNscrum.
  2. Web site: Obituary: Steelmen lose first Wales try-scorer . . 13 July 2022.
  3. Web site: 'Blink and you'll miss it' try back 55 years on! . Welsh Rugby Union . 24 November 2018.