Glyn Gething

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Glyn Ivor Gething (16 June 1892 – 20 March 1977)[1] was a Welsh international rugby union full back who played club rugby for Skewen and Neath and international rugby for Wales. He was a bank clerk by profession.[2]

BornGlyn Ivor Gething
(1892-06-16)16 June 1892
Neath, Wales
Died20 March 1977(1977-03-20) (aged 84)
Neath, Wales
Occupationbank official
Position full back
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Glyn Gething
BornGlyn Ivor Gething
(1892-06-16)16 June 1892
Neath, Wales
Died20 March 1977(1977-03-20) (aged 84)
Neath, Wales
Occupationbank official
Rugby union career
Position full back
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Skewen RFC
– Neath RFC
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1913 Wales 1 (0)
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Rugby history

Gething first came to note as a rugby player when he represented Skewen RFC. By 1913 he had joined Neath, and it was during his time at the club that he was selected for his one and only international cap for Wales. Gething was chosen for the 1913 Five Nations Championship to face France, played away at Parc des Princes, in a close game which saw Wales win 11-8.

International matches played

Wales[3]

Bibliography

  • Jenkins, John M.; et al. (1991). Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players. Wrexham: Bridge Books. ISBN 1-872424-10-4.
  • Smith, David; Williams, Gareth (1980). Fields of Praise: The Official History of The Welsh Rugby Union. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. ISBN 0-7083-0766-3.

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