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Kevin Withey

Stats
Appearances
56
Points
Tries
25
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Number 8, Back
Born
1st January 1962, Bath (England)
Honours
Somerset, Monmouthshire Squad
Joined Newport RFC in 1990/1 from Bath (where he played in winning Cup Final 1990 and scored a try ? 32nd for Bath ? after running 70yds). He scored 16 tries in first season after 21(+ 1 tour) = 22 matches. Scored 2 tries vs Cross Keys in Sept 1991 to pass half century in 1st class rugby ? 32 for Bath and 19 so far for Newport. Left Newport because of pressure of work in 1993 but acted as scout for a time. Also played for Keynsham. Proudest moments were Pilkington Cup Final and appearing for Newport in Welsh Cup S/F vs Swansea in May 1992 ? losing in extra time. Scored hat-trick vs Ebbw Vale 1991 and was Newport?s ? Clubman of Year? in 1991. Played for Somerset and was in original squad for Monmouthshire vs Australia 1992. Captain for 1 match on tour to USA. Newport RFC record : 1990/1-1993/4 : 56 app / 24 tries.
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