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David Howard Burcher

Stats
Appearances
210
Points
Tries
67
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Centre
Born
26th October 1951, Newport (Wales)
Honours
Welsh Schools, Wales B (capt), Welsh Academicals,
International Caps
Wales, British and Irish Lions
Born 26 Oct 1951, Newport. 5?10 & 13st. Newport HS (fullback), Welsh Schools, St Lukes, Eastern Counties, Bath, East Wales (vs Argentina). Welsh Academicals.Debut 1973. First hat-trick vs Beddau (H) in Cup Nov 12th 1975 (34-3W) Played 200th game (also Colin Smart) at Neath March 1979. Played all 49 matches 1975/6 scoring 17t. Played for Wales B (capt), Wales (first cap in 1977), Barbarians, British Lions (NZ 1977). Proudest moment was playing for British Lions vs NZ in 3rd test at Dunedin. Made 14 apps on NZ/Fiji tour. Newport capt 1976/7 scoring 16 tries (stood down for Cup Final) and led Newport to Welsh Merit and English/Welsh Pennant and also captain in 1977/8. Left Newport for Cardiff after only 2 games for Newport in 1979/80. Won 4 Welsh caps in 1977. Teacher at Duffryn. 1973/4-1979/80: 210 apps / 67t.
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