Doug Rees (rugby union)

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

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

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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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References

  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.