Gavin Dacey

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Gavin Dacey
Birth nameGavin Dacey
Place of birth Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Rugby union career
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2005–2016 Pontypridd RFC 257 (260)
2016 Merthyr RFC ()

Gavin Dacey, born 19 October 1984 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is a rugby union player for, and Vice Captain [1] of Pontypridd RFC in the Principality Premiership.

Dacey attained his 100th appearance for Pontypridd RFC on 31 October 2009 in the Principality Premiership game against Cardiff RFC. [2]

Dacey's position of choice is as a Centre.

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References

  1. "Carry on captain". 7 July 2020.
  2. "Home".