Doug Rees (rugby union)

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

Doug Rees
Full nameDouglas Rees
Date of birth (1944-01-15) 15 January 1944 (age 80)
Place of birthSwansea, Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1968 Wales 3 (9)

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]

See also

edit

References

edit
  1. ^ "Grand Slam For French In Cardiff". Bristol Evening Post. 23 March 1968.
  2. ^ "West Wales So Close To Famous Victory". The Daily Telegraph. 9 November 1967.
  3. ^ "Wales depend upon remodelled pack". Birmingham Evening Mail. 3 February 1968.
edit