Born 1922. West Mon School. Captain of Civil Service and played in 8 a-side. Joined 1946/7. Big in rucks and mauls/mobile in loose. Excellent lineout jumper. Turned down Welsh trial in hope of England trial but did not happen. Captain 1949/50 and played all 42 games. 165 apps 1946/7-1951/2 scoring 13t. Close to winning England cap. Later joined Abertillery. Also played for Ebbw Vale. Income tax official. Qualified as solicitor and moved to London area.