David Idwal Davies (10 November 1915 – 7 July 1990) was a Welsh dual-code international rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales, and at club level for Swansea RFC, as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Leeds, as a , i.e. number 3 or 4. Background Davies was born in Llanelli district, Wales, he was a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force during World War II, and he died aged 74 in Llanelli, Wales. Playing career International honours Idwal Davies won a cap for Wales (RU) while at Swansea RFC in the 0–3 defeat by England at Twickenham Stadium, London on Saturday 21 January 1939, and won a cap for Wales (RL) while at Leeds in the 8–18 defeat by England at Central Park, Wigan on Saturday 10 March 1945. References External links Team – Past Players – D at swansearfc.co.uk Profile at swansearfc.co.uk 1915 births 1990 deaths Dual-code rugby internationals Leeds Rhinos players Royal Air Force personnel of World War II Rugby league centres Rugby league players from Llanelli Rugby union centres Rugby union players from Llanelli Swansea RFC players Wales international rugby union players Wales national rugby league team players Welsh rugby league players Welsh rugby union players