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Wynne Evans

1926 – 1987

Welsh rugby union player

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Lived 1926 – 1987 (aged 60). Wynne Evans was a rugby union player.

Thomas Wynne Evans (13 August 1926 — 8 May 1987) was a Welsh international rugby union player.

A scrum-half from Llandybie, Evans played his rugby for Llanelli through the 1950s and captained the club in the 1956/1957 season. He won his solitary Wales cap as 31-year old against Australia at Cardiff Arms Park in 1958, partnering Llanelli teammate Carwyn James at half-back. Wales were victorious 9–3.

Evans became landlord of the Golden Grove Hotel in Llandybie and died at the age of 60 in 1987.

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Who was Wynne Evans?

Welsh rugby union player

When was Wynne Evans born?

Wynne Evans was born on 13 August 1926.

When did Wynne Evans die?

Wynne Evans died on 8 May 1987.

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Wynne Evans was a rugby union player.

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· Wikipedia: Wynne Evans

· Wikidata: Q125727750

· DBpedia: Wynne Evans (rugby union)

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