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Wallace Howard (Chippy) Watts

Stats
Appearances
154
Points
Tries
42
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Forward, Back
Born
25th March 1870, Chipping Sodbury (England)
Died
29th April 1950, Richmond (England)
International Caps
Wales
? Wallace Howard ? Chippy? Watts (forward / backrow) Born 25 March 1870, Chipping Sodbury. Tall, heavy and fast Started playing for Newport in 1889. Left town in 1896 but managed to play occasional game up to 1902/3. Won 12 Welsh caps 1892-1896 incl first Triple Crown 1893. Joined London Welsh and played until 1911 when over 40yrs of age. Made over 150 apps scoring 43t : 1889/90-1902/3. Died Richmond 29 April 1950.
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