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David Pickering

b. 1960

Welsh rugby union player

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About David Pickering

Born 1960. David Pickering is a British rugby union player.

David Francis Pickering (born 16 December 1960) is a rugby union administrator, coach and former player who played as a flanker for Llanelli RFC and Neath RFC. He played for Llanelli for a decade making over 200 appearances and scored 40 tries. He won 23 caps for the Wales national team between 1983 and 1987, and captained the national team on eight occasions.

Pickering went on to coach Neath RFC for five years before becoming Team Manager of the Wales A team and subsequently the Wales national team. He later became Chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), the board of the Millennium Stadium and a member of the International Rugby Board Council. He spent 5 years as Director of the Rugby World Cup. A recent profile noted that he nearly died playing against Fiji.

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Dwr-y-Felin Comprehensive School
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David Francis Pickering

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Pickering?

Welsh rugby union player

When was David Pickering born?

David Pickering was born on 16 December 1960 in Briton Ferry.

What is David Pickering's occupation?

David Pickering is a rugby union player.

What nationality is David Pickering?

David Pickering is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Pickering

· Wikidata: Q5238568

· DBpedia: David Pickering (rugby union)

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