Dan Jones (rugby union, born 1907)
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Full nameDaniel Jones
Born2 March 1907
Neath Abbey, Wales
Died31 October 1988 (aged 81)
Neath Abbey, Wales
Height6 ft (183 cm)
| Full name | Daniel Jones | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 2 March 1907 Neath Abbey, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Died | 31 October 1988 (aged 81) Neath Abbey, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 12 st (168 lb; 76 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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Daniel Jones (2 March 1907 – 31 October 1988) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
A wing three–quarter, Jones was known for his pace and also excelled in athletics events.[1]
Jones scored a record 73 tries in his first season with Neath and was a Welsh trialist on several occasions. He was capped once for Wales, earning a place on the right wing against New South Wales in 1927–28.[2][3]