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David Watkins (rugby) children: Does David Watkins have kids?

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David Watkins, a former rugby union and rugby league player for Wales and the British and Irish Lions teams in each sport, passed away at the age of 81.

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From 1963 to 1967, he earned 21 Wales union caps, 16 more in the league, and a further six for the Lions in the 15-a-side and league games. Watkins will “be remembered as one of the best cross-code converts from Wales,” according to the Rugby Football League.

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The governing body continued: “He became a key figure in a golden era for the Salford club, making more than 400 appearances for the Red Devils, and scoring almost 3,000 points as they were crowned champions twice in the space of three seasons in the mid-1970s.”

David Watkins (rugby) children: Does David Watkins have kids?

Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding David Watkins’ children. However, we’ll update this if we find out more.

After retiring from playing, Watkins became a rugby league coach. In addition to leading Wales to the 1977 World Cup Final, when they fell short against the hosts, Australia, by a point, he also led Great Britain. David served as Wales’ head coach twice, seven years apart from one another.

 

 

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