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Billy Williams

1921 – 2002

Rugby union player

Rugby union player
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About Billy Williams

Lived 1921 – 2002 (aged 80). Billy Williams was a British rugby union player.

William Arthur Williams (9 September 1921 — 2 August 2002) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

A lorry driver from Talywain, Williams was a scrum-half and captained his local club Talywain RFC, prior to his recruitment in 1949–50 by Newport RFC, which were seeking a replacement for Haydn Thomas.

Williams was called up by Wales to deputise an injured Rex Willis for the final two matches of their 1952 Five Nations campaign, with the team in contention for the grand slam. With Williams and Cliff Morgan as half-back partners, Wales won both remaining matches, against Ireland at Lansdowne Road and France at Swansea, to claim their fifth grand slam.

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Important facts

Born
9 September 1921, Talywain
Birth century
20th century
Died
2 August 2002, Newport
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Also known as
William Arthur Williams

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Billy Williams?

rugby union player

When was Billy Williams born?

Billy Williams was born on 9 September 1921 in Talywain.

When did Billy Williams die?

Billy Williams died on 2 August 2002 in Newport.

What was Billy Williams's occupation?

Billy Williams was a rugby union player.

What nationality was Billy Williams?

Billy Williams was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Billy Williams

· Wikidata: Q2903745

· DBpedia: Billy Williams (rugby union, born 1921)

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