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PH082

Photograph, B&W, mounted and titled. Photgraphic copy of original. Wales team v England 1891. Dimensions: w21 1/2" x h18" (w55cm x h46cm)

Photograph

CIC

1890-1891

The Wales team played England at Rodney Parade, Newport on 3rd january 1891. England won by 3 tries and 2 conversions to 1 try and 1 conversion. Swansea's Billy Bowen captained the Welsh team in this his penultimate of 13 caps. Personnel: Back Row L to R: TW Pearson (Cardiff), Harry Packer (Newport), J Hannen (Newport), A Duncan (Umpire), W Rice Evans (Swansea & London Welsh), E V Pegge (Neath), P Bennett (Cardiff Harlequins). Middle Row L to R: D Gwynn (Swansea & Oldham), D W Evans (Cardiff), C S Arthur (Cardiff), W Bowen [Captain] (Swansea), R L Thomas (Llanelli & London Welsh), W Bancroft (Swansea). Front Row L to R: C J Thomas (Newport), D P M Lloyd ((Llanelli), H M Ingledew (Cardiff).

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