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Dick Jones

d. 1986

Welsh international rugby union player

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About Dick Jones

Dick Jones was a rugby union player.

Richard Jones (5 January 1906 – 18 January 1986) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

Jones was born to a Japanese mother in Shanghai, China. He attended Bedford School and was also based in England for his rugby, playing with London Welsh. His elder brother Bobby was capped for Wales. Another brother Jack was a London Welsh teammate and he also had a brother who represented East Midlands.

In 1929, Jones gained his solitary Wales cap against England at Twickenham.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dick Jones?

Welsh international rugby union player

When did Dick Jones die?

Dick Jones died on 18 January 1986.

What was Dick Jones's occupation?

Dick Jones was a rugby union player.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dick Jones

· Wikidata: Q133283473

· DBpedia: Dick Jones (rugby union, born 1906)

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