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PhilDavies

Centre
Age96
Weight85KG
Height1.83M
  • Date of Birth06 / 08 / 1928
  • Lions Tours1955
  • International CapsEngland / Lions
  • Lions Origin SchoolsDenstone College
  • Lions Origin ClubsEvesham, Harlequins, Barbarians, Cheltenham, Cambridge University RFC

Centre Phil Davies was part of the 1955 side which toured South Africa, in which the Lions drew 2-2 in a thrilling Test series.

The Worcestershire powerhouse was a member of the Cambridge University side which toured Japan in 1953 – the first tour by a Cambridge side after the Second World War.

He played 11 Tests for England featuring in four Five Nations-winning sides.

He later served as a headmaster at several schools and colleges, culminating in a 22-year spell at Cheltenham College Junior School.