Doug Rees (rugby union)

Douglas Rees (born 15 January 1944) is a Welsh former international rugby union player.^[1]

Doug Rees

Full name	Douglas Rees
Date of birth	(1944-01-15) 15 January 1944 (age 81)
Place of birth	Swansea, Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Fullback International career Years Team Apps (Points) 1968 Wales 3 (9)

A goal-kicking fullback, Rees played for Penclawdd, Swansea and Aberavon. He was in a West Wales combined side that pushed the All Blacks close in 1967, with 11-points of his boot, including a successful penalty from the half-way line.^[2]

Rees won three caps for Wales in the 1968 Five Nations, debuting against Scotland at home.^[3]

See also

• List of Wales national rugby union players