Jonathan Davies Profile
Welsh Rugby Legend and BBC TV PunditJonathan Davies retired from the game of rugby in 1997 having reached the pinnacle of both the Union and League codes.
Jonathan Davies was the last of the great Welsh fly-halves. Blessed with all the attributes of those number tens who had gone before him.
Playing for Neath and Llanelli, his debut for Wales was in 1985. Davies was named Man of the Match in the Welsh victory.
After 27 Caps for Wales and a glittering career, Davies moved to Rugby league, signing for Widnes in 1989. He also played for Warrington and Great Britain, and was twice voted Rugby League's Players player of the year.
After a stint playing in Australia, he returned to Union in 1995. Signing with Cardiff RFC, he added another 5 international caps before retiring from the game in 1997.
Hi vision, speed of thought and magical handling skills set him apart from his rivals and gave him a legendary career in both codes that spanned fifteen years.
In 1996, Davies was awarded the MBE.
Davies has been a regular pundit with the BBC, commentating on both rugby codes for Grandstand and he also hosts his own rugby show on S4C, the Welsh-language channel, on the nights before international matches.
Davies transfers his vast knowledge and leadership skills into his motivational speaking, engaging with companies and brands, including amongst them Clydesdale Bank, in his role as an ambassador for them.
Position: Fly Half
Born: Wednesday, 24th October 1962. Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire
International Debut: Saturday, 20th April 1985 v England (Cardiff) won 24-15 (FN) (Aged: 22)
Total Caps: 32
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