Gareth Evans (rugby union, born 1952)

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This article is about the Welsh rugby player. For the New Zealand rugby player, see Gareth Evans (New Zealand rugby player). For the English rugby player, see Gareth Evans (English rugby player).

Gareth Evans
Birth nameGareth Evans
Date of birth (1952-11-02) 2 November 1952 (age 72)
Place of birthNewport, Wales
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight14 st 2 lb (90 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre/Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1977-1978 Wales 3 (0)
1977 British Lions 3 (0)

Gareth Lloyd Evans (born 2 November 1952 in Newport)[1] is a former Wales international rugby union player. He played club rugby for Newport RFC as either or a wing or a centre. He made his debut for Wales in February 1977 as a replacement for Gerald Davies against France at the Parc des Princes. Later that year he was selected for the 1977 British Lions tour to New Zealand and played on the wing in the last three internationals against the All Blacks. He played two further games for Wales, against France and Australia in 1978.

References

  1. ^ History of Newport RFC
  • "Player: Gareth Evans (Wales)". ESPN Scrum.


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