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Gerald Davies was a true star of the game and remains a giant of Welsh rugby.
Gerald Davies Bio
Gerald Davies is a former Welsh winger who was a true star of the game in the 1960s and 70s. He’s currently President of the Welsh Rugby Union. Gerald Davies was inducted into the RugbyPass Hall of Fame in 2021.
Born 7 February 1945, Gerald Davies played for a number of Wales’ top sides during his long and distinguished domestic career. However, he’s best known for his stints with Llanelli, Cardiff and London Welsh.
At the domestic level, his greatest performance arguably came in a 1977-78 Welsh Cup game, where he scored four tries. His Cardiff side won the game 16-11 and he beat his marker Gareth Davies on all four occasions.
Although he was formidable at the domestic level, Gerald Davies became a household name thanks to his performances on the international stage. Between 1966 and 1978, he played in 46 international games for Wales and he became a member of the small group of Welsh players who have won three Grand Slam titles.
However, Gerald Davies arguably saved his greatest performances for the British and Irish Lions. On the side’s tour of New Zealand in 1971, he was an integral member of the side that secured a rare series victory against the All Blacks. In particular, his brilliant sidestep and searing pace saw him score three tries in the series.
When he retired from playing, Gerald Davies became a journalist. Since, he’s held a number of positions within the game and he’s now the President of the Welsh Rugby Union. He was also inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2015.
