Leigh Davies
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Birth name | Leigh Barry Davies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 1976-02-20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Neath | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 15 st 7 lb (99 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Leigh Davies is a former international Wales rugby union player. A centre, he was known for his strength and direct running. He played rugby for various clubs including stints at Neath RFC, Cardiff RFC, Bristol RFC, Llanelli RFC. In 2003 he was the first captain of the Llanelli Scarlets region. He left the Scarlets during the 2004/05 season to travel the world. In 2005 he was signed by the Scarlets' rivals the Ospreys who were in their first season at the Liberty Stadium. Davies released the following Season. Currently coaching Cowbridge RFC & Swansea Uni 1's and regularly uses phrases like "half backs to me" and "appening saaaaan".
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