Wendy Davis

William Edward Norman Davis better known as Wendy Davis (7 September 1913 – c. 2002) was an international rugby union prop who represented Wales on three occasions and played club rugby for Cardiff. His international rugby career was curtailed by the outbreak of the Second World War but he continued to play as part of the British Army team.

Personal history Davis was born in Birmingham, England, in 1913. He ran a tannery. In retirement Davis moved to Cirencester where he died circa 2002. He played 119 matches for Cardiff In the 1938–39 season, he was Cardiff's vice captain, under Wilf Wooler. As well as Cardiff, Davis also played for local rivals Penarth RFC and Cardiff High School Old Boys. Although the outbreak of the Second World War brought a close to international rugby, Davis continued to play, most often in charity war matches. In 1940 was chosen to represent the British Army, playing against France, and scored a rare try in a heavy 36–3 victory over the French. As well as the Army team, Davis also played for touring invitational team the Barbarians. His first match for the Barbarians was before the war, playing against the East Midlands county team. He would play a further four matches for the team, all wartime charity matches between 1941 and 1943, against Thorneloe's XV (named after Leicester secretary J.E. Thorneloe who organised the games). After retiring from playing rugby Davis worked as a summariser for the Welsh Home Service during the 1950s. 1939 1939 1939