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William Davies

b. 1948

English rugby league footballer (born 1948)

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Born 1948. William Davies is a British rugby league player.

William Davies (born 14 March 1948), also known by the nickname of "Daz", is an English former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. He played at representative level for Great Britain and England, and at club level for Swinton and Wigan, as a .

He was a substitute in Swinton's 4-12 defeat by St. Helens in the 1964 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1964–65 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 24 October 1964, and played in the 11-2 victory over Leigh in the 1969 Lancashire Cup Final during the 1969–70 season at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 1 November 1969.

Davies played in Swinton's 2–7 defeat by Castleford in the 1966 BBC2 Floodlit Trophy Final during the 1966–67 season at Wheldon Road, Castleford on Tuesday 20 December 1966.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is William Davies?

English rugby league footballer (born 1948)

When was William Davies born?

William Davies was born on 14 March 1948 in Leigh.

What is William Davies's occupation?

William Davies is a rugby league player.

What nationality is William Davies?

William Davies is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Davies

· Wikidata: Q8007643

· DBpedia: Billy Davies (rugby league, born 1948)

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