About Des Torrens
Lived 1915 – 1981 (aged 66). Des Torrens was a rugby union player.
John Desmond Torrens (10 March 1915 — 8 July 1981) was an Irish international rugby union player.
A native of Ennis, Torrens played for Limerick club UL Bohemians and Liskeard in Cornwall.
Torrens was primarily an out-half but gained his four Ireland caps as a centre. He made his debut against Wales in 1938 and made three appearances the following year, scoring a try in their win over Scotland.
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rugby player
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Des Torrens was born on 10 March 1915.
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Des Torrens died on 8 July 1981.
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Des Torrens was a rugby union player.
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