Born 9 Sept 1921 Talywain. 11st. Long /accurate pass. Joined from Talywain where he was captain in 1949/50 taking over from Haydn Thomas who had gone north. Played until 1953 when he rejoined Talywain. Prominent in successful season 1950/1 and 1951/2. Proud to play for Newport whom he considered to be best rugby club in World. One of proudest moments was beating Cardiff before world record crowd of 48,500 in 1951. Welsh reserve when Rex Willis (Cardiff) was 1st choice. Proudest moment was winning 1st Welsh Cap (vs Ireland) and playing with Cliff Morgan . Played twice in 1952 Grand Slam team and once in 1953. He played 3 times for Wales and had 3 different partners (Cliff Morgan, Alun Thomas and Roy Burnett). 1949/50 to 1952/3: 110 apps / 2t / 1c.