Dai Morris

Dai Morris

Full name	William David Morris
Date of birth	11 November 1941 (1941-11-11) (age 70)
Place of birth	Rhigos, Wales
School	Gladlys Secondary Modern
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	flanker
Amateur clubs
Years	Club / team
	Glynneath RFC Rhigos RFC Penarth RFC Neath RFC Ebbw Vale RFC
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1967–1974	Wales	34	(19)

William David "Dai" Morris (born 11 November 1941 in Rhigos, Cynon Valley)^[1] was a Welsh rugby union footballer, who won 34 caps for Wales in the years between 1967 and 1974, scoring six tries.^[1] His usual position was as a back-row forward, either at blind-side flanker or at Number 8, positions he occupied for both Wales and his club sides, Neath RFC and Rhigos RFC.

During his time in the Wales team, Morris won three Five Nations Championships (one shared with France), including two Triple Crowns and one Grand Slam.

In 2002, Morris was voted into an all-time greatest Welsh XV at the blindside flanker position.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Dai Morris". Welsh Rugby Union. http://www.wru.co.uk/12750_14256.php?player=26177&includeref=dynamic. Retrieved 2007-10-21. 
2. ^ Clive Rowlands (presenter), Rob Howley (presenter), Steve Gammond (producer), Tim Exell (executive producer) (2006). All Time Greatest Ever Welsh XV (DVD). Green Umbrella Distribution. Event occurs at 1:15:43. 

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Name	Morris, Dai
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Date of birth	11 November 1941
Place of birth	Rhigos, Cynon Valley
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