Frank Evans

Frank Evans (3 April 1897 – 30 November 1972), also known by the nickname of "Frankie Dafen", was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Llanelli,

Background Frank Evans was born in Dafen, Carmarthenshire, and he died aged 75 in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire.

Playing career

International honours Evans, known as 'Frankie Dafen' at his club side Llanelli, played in one international match as a rugby union player, for Wales against Scotland as part of the 1921 Five Nations Championship.

Frank Evans won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Llanelli RFC in 1921 against Scotland, won caps for Wales (RL) while at Swinton 7-caps, won caps for Other Nationalities (RL) while at Swinton in 1924 against England, in 1926 against England, and won caps for Great Britain while at Swinton in 1924 against Australia (2 matches), and New Zealand (2 matches).