Denzil Williams

Denzil Williams (born 17 October 1938) is a former Wales international rugby union player.[1] He was capped 36 times for Wales between 1963 and 1971, including Wales' first overseas tour in 1964. He played in the Welsh rugby team's first match outside Europe and its first in the Southern Hemisphere; played against East Africa in Nairobi on 12 May 1964, Wales winning 8-26. He was also selected fives times for the British and Irish Lions in 1966.[1] His first international match was in the Five Nations tournament on 19 January 1963. Williams also played club rugby for Ebbw Vale.

Denzil Williams
Birth nameDenzil Williams
Date of birth(1938-10-17)17 October 1938
Place of birthTrefil, Wales
Occupation(s)steelworker
Rugby union career
Position(s) Prop
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Tredegar RFC
Ebbw Vale RFC
Vichy
Barbarian F.C.
()
National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
19631971
1966
Wales
British Lions
36
5
(3)
(0)

References

  1. "Denzil Williams". ESPNscrum. Retrieved 15 March 2010.


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