Dave Walters (rugby union)

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David Walters
Full nameDavid Andrew Walters
Date of birth (1968-11-16) 16 November 1968 (age 55)
Place of birth Salisbury, Rhodesia
University Graeme College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1990s Zimbabwe 14+ (18+)

David Andrew Walters (born 16 November 1968) is a Zimbabwean former international rugby union player. [1] [2]

Walters, born in Salisbury (Harare), received his education in South Africa at Graeme College and then played rugby with Karoi, from where he received his first international call up in 1987. [3]

A tobacco farmer, Walters was a member of Zimbabwe's side at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, where he featured on the wing in all three pool matches. He was also used in Test rugby as a centre and flyhalf. In 1993, Walters was appointed national captain and led the team in a home series against Wales. [4]

Walters was the inaugural captain of Hull RUFC in 1992, following a merger between Hull & ER and Old Hymerians. [5]

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References

  1. Munyuki, Paul (5 July 2014). "Can the Class of '90 inspire our boys in Madagascar?". The Herald .
  2. Kurira, Innocent (2 August 2019). "Duikers players' list out". The Chronicle .
  3. "Dave helps sow the seeds for Hull RUFC". Hull Daily Mail . 7 September 1992.
  4. "Walters leads his country". Hull Daily Mail. 3 June 1993.
  5. "Walters flies out in search of glory". Hull Daily Mail. 9 February 1993.