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R B Griffiths
Stats
Appearances
 79
Points
Tries
 11
Conversions
Penalties
 5
Drop goals
 2
Information
Position
 Fullback, Wing
International Caps
 Wales, British and Irish Lions
Scored Newport?s first ever points (penalty goal) vs a touring side ? the 1905 All Blacks (L3-6) playing at full back. Major Vile later said that Newport lost because Phillips played at full back and ?was never a full back?. British Lion 1908 Australia. From 1904/5-1907/8: 79 apps / 11t / 2dg / 5p (incl 1dpg)
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