James Davies

James Davies (born 25 October 1990) is a Welsh former rugby union player who last played for the Scarlets as a flanker. He has also represented Wales Sevens and was part of the Great Britain squad that played in the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Club career

Scarlets Davies made his debut for the Scarlets in 2014 making 23 appearances in his debut season, 16 in the Pro12, scoring four tries and winning four man of the match awards. During the 2016–17 Pro12, Davies was named as man of the match in the semi final win over Leinster. He scored the Scarlets final try in the 2017 Pro12 Grand Final, as the Scarlets beat Munster 46-22.

In April 2022, it was announced that Davies would retire from rugby with immediate effect due to concussion. His final rugby match was Wales vs Georgia in October 2020.

International career

Wales In January 2018, Davies was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. He made his international debut on 11 March 2018 against Italy. Davies was selected for the 2018 Wales rugby union tour to Argentina and the United States, and won back-to-back man of the match awards.

Great Britain Sevens Davies represented Great Britain in the 2016 Summer Olympics, and won a silver medal.

Personal life His brother is Jonathan Davies, who also plays professional rugby union as a centre for Scarlets and Wales. His nickname is "Cubby", in reference to his brother's nickname, "Fox"; this refers to the Fox & Hounds pub their parents ran in Bancyfelin, the village where they grew up.

After retirement, he joined the Scarlets backroom staff as a recruitment manager. Davies was credited for spotting Ellis Mee for the Scarlets, and deemed ‘influential’ in the signing of Blair Murray.

International tries

Try Opponent Location Venue Competition Date Result 1 San Juan, Argentina Estadio San Juan 2018 Summer Tour Win