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Headmaster’s XV versus Past Students’ XV, 1971-72

from Alun Powell and Terry Smith
Thanks to Philip Walters, Dennis Gethin & Brian Hopkins for identifying the players

 

This game was played as part of the celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the school.

Newspaper Report

Headmaster’s XV.
Back Row:

Colin Morris,
Dennis Gethin,
J.E. Davies,
Brian Hopkins,
J. Beresford Williams,
G. Williams,
A.J. Evans,
Martin Truran,
Dai Morris.
Front Row:
Clive Dyer,
Wynford Bishop,
A. James,
W.H. Raybould,
Gareth James,
Ian Dunbar.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Students’ XV.
Back Row:

Peter Evans,
Mike Thomas,
Alun Powell,
G.W. Jones,
Jeff Richards,
John Marsh,
Michael Hussey,
Terry Smith.
Front Row:
Brian Webber,
Gareth Powell,
Robin Morgan,
Mike Harris,
Noel Davies,
Gabriel Servini.
Absent from photo:
G. Ll. Jones (Capt.)


Terry Smith was on the staff of the school, teaching Biology, when he played in this match for the Past Students.
Noel Davies was Dai Cube's son.
G. Ll. Jones was the brother of Dalla Jones, who taught Physics.

The match programme is shown below. However, the teams did not field as per programme.

Match Programme

Thanks to Philip Walters for the programme