About William Watt
Lived 1890 – 1950 (aged 60). William Watt was a rugby union player.
William James Watt (16 May 1890 — 16 September 1950) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Watt was born in Llanelly and captained the rugby side at his college (which became Trinity University College). His solitary Wales cap came in a 1914 Five Nations match against England at Twickenham, as a centre.
In World War I, Watt served as a second lieutenant with the South Wales Borderers, suffering serious wounds.
Watt played his club rugby for Llanelly RFC as well as London Welsh over the border, where he had a chartered accountancy practice.
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Who was William Watt?
rugby player
When was William Watt born?
William Watt was born on 16 May 1890.
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William Watt died on 16 September 1950.
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William Watt was a rugby union player.
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