Wynne Evans (rugby union) explained

Wynne Evans
Full Name:Thomas Wynne Evans
Birth Date:13 August 1926
Birth Place:Llandybie, Wales
Death Place:Carmarthen, Wales
Position:Scrum-half
Repyears1:1958
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0

Thomas Wynne Evans (13 August 1926 — 8 May 1987) was a Welsh international rugby union player.[1]

A scrum-half from Llandybie, Evans played his rugby for Llanelli through the 1950s and captained the club in the 1956/1957 season. He won his solitary Wales cap as 31-year old against Australia at Cardiff Arms Park in 1958, partnering Llanelli teammate Carwyn James at half-back.[2] Wales were victorious 9–3.[3]

Evans became landlord of the Golden Grove Hotel in Llandybie and died at the age of 60 in 1987.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Six Nations: A final look at some of the region's internationals . . 25 March 2023 . en.
  2. News: Attacking threes and strong pack against Australians . . 28 December 1957.
  3. News: Wallabies err and a Poor Welsh XV win . . 6 January 1958.
  4. News: Death of Ex-Scarlets Half Back . . 22 May 1987.