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Reginald Truscott Skrimshaw

Stats
Appearances
92
Points
Tries
50
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Centre
Born
30th January 1878, Crickhowell (Wales)
Died
20th September 1963, Worthing (England)
Honours
Barbarians
International Caps
Wales, British and Irish Lions

Joined Newport RFC from Blaenavon making debut 16th October 1897 vs Moseley (Won 21 v 3). Scored 16t in 26 matches in first season. Cool confident player who was good in fielding and kicking and a fast elusive runner who sometimes starved his wings. 3 Welsh caps 1899 (E,S,I). Newport's first British Lion and only Welshman to make 1903 South Africa tour when he played all 22 matches and top scored with 59pts. Played for Newport RFC 1897-98 to 1902-03.

Later captained Blackheath.

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