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2009 saw Gavin head to the warmer climes of [[Hong Kong]] on the [[Wales national rugby union team (sevens)|Wales Sevens]] circuit. Travelling as a reserve player<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/wales/5011636/Wales-Sevens-coach-Paul-John-rings-changes-ahead-of-World-Series-in-Hong-Kong.html</ref>, Dacey made his debut during the 14-5 victory over Japan. |
2009 saw Gavin head to the warmer climes of [[Hong Kong]] on the [[Wales national rugby union team (sevens)|Wales Sevens]] circuit. Travelling as a reserve player<ref>http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/wales/5011636/Wales-Sevens-coach-Paul-John-rings-changes-ahead-of-World-Series-in-Hong-Kong.html</ref>, Dacey made his debut during the 14-5 victory over Japan. |
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Gavin attained his 100th appearance for Pontypridd RFC on [[31 October 2009]] in the [[Principality Premiership]] game against [[Cardiff RFC]].<ref>http://www.ponty.net/100-up-for-gavin-dacey</ref> |
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Gavin Dacey's position of choice is as a [[Centre (rugby union)|Centre]]. |
Gavin Dacey's position of choice is as a [[Centre (rugby union)|Centre]]. |
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Gavin Dacey, born 19 October 1984 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is a rugby union player for, and Vice Captain[1] of Pontypridd RFC in the Principality Premiership.
Gavin Dacey came up through the ranks with his home town club at junior and youth level, before transferring to Newport RFC, again with the youth age group.
Having enlisted as a student of leisure and sports management at UWIC, Gavin represented the college, whilst still linked to the Newport Academy. A step up to senior rugby saw Gavin joining up with Ebbw Vale RFC in 2004, playing for the Gwent club in the premiership and for UWIC in the first division.
Arriving at Pontypridd as a trialist in the summer of 2005, Gavin showed up well in pre-season training and in the club's warm up games, and was duly rewarded with a place in the Ponty senior squad for the season to follow.
Gavin's performances for Pontypridd also earned him a call-up to the Wales Universities team in early 2006, not only representing his country at centre, but also having the honour of captaining the squad.
2009 saw Gavin head to the warmer climes of Hong Kong on the Wales Sevens circuit. Travelling as a reserve player[2], Dacey made his debut during the 14-5 victory over Japan.
Gavin attained his 100th appearance for Pontypridd RFC on 31 October 2009 in the Principality Premiership game against Cardiff RFC.[3]
Gavin Dacey's position of choice is as a Centre.
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