About Dai Williams
Lived 1913 – 1975 (aged 62). Dai Williams was a South African rugby union player.
David Owen Williams (16 June 1913 – 24 December 1975) was a South African international rugby union player.
Born in the Cape Town suburb of Mowbray, Williams was of Welsh descent through his father, a Welsh speaking emigrant from Brecon. He attended Diocesan College in Cape Town and was a Western Province long jump champion.
Williams, a speedy winger, won his first Springboks call up as an 18-year old injury replacement on the 1931–32 tour of Britain and Ireland, though still uncapped at provincial level. He appeared in three tour matches, scoring a try against Llanelli, but a broken collarbone ruled him out of Test contention.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dai Williams?
South African rugby union player
When was Dai Williams born?
Dai Williams was born on 16 June 1913 in Mowbray.
When did Dai Williams die?
Dai Williams died on 24 December 1975 in Wynberg.
What was Dai Williams's occupation?
Dai Williams was a rugby union player.
What nationality was Dai Williams?
Dai Williams was South African.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dai Williams (rugby union)
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