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Des Jones

1925 – 1987

Rugby player

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About Des Jones

Lived 1925 – 1987 (aged 61). Des Jones was a rugby union player.

William Desmond Jones (25 October 1925 — 15 August 1987) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

Born in Tumble, Jones attended Gwendraeth Grammar School and was a police officer by profession.

Jones gained his solitary Wales cap playing in the second-row against England for a 1948 Five Nations match at Twickenham which finished in a 3–3 draw. He was picked for Wales from Llanelly, a club he captained. In 1951, Jones was in the Llanelly side that faced the touring Springboks and scored a try.

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Who was Des Jones?

rugby player

When was Des Jones born?

Des Jones was born on 25 October 1925.

When did Des Jones die?

Des Jones died on 15 August 1987.

What was Des Jones's occupation?

Des Jones was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Des Jones

· Wikidata: Q130533262

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