Richard Jenkin David (January 1879 – 24 October 1939) was a

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. He was capped for the Wales national team on only one occasion, but faced two national touring teams with Cardiff. Later in his career he 'Went North' joining professional

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Rugby career

David played school rugby for Albany Road School, and later progressed to Cathays United, a low level club based in

. David joined Cardiff RFC during the 1903/04 season, playing at scrum-half he formed a long half back relationship with

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.Davies (1975), pg 51. In 1905, David was selected for the Cardiff team to face

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, the very first touring New Zealand team.Billot (1972), pg 41. David began the move that created the second Cardiff try during the game,Billot (1972), pg 40. but fullback Bert Winfield missed the conversion in the final minutes, giving the All Blacks a narrow victory. In 1906, David faced his second touring side with Cardiff; Paul Roos'

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. Cardiff beat the tourists 17-0, the largest defeat for the South Africans that tour. The same season, David won his first and only Welsh cap, when he was chosen to face Ireland as part of the

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. The game began in controversy after the Welsh captain, Billy Trew, withdrew in protest to the treatment of suspended teammate Fred Scrine, by the

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. This left a space open at centre, which was taken by Bush, and to ensure club continuity David was brought in as his partner. The game ended in a record win over the Irish for Wales, but despite this the next season David was replaced by Newport's

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. In December 1907 David switched to professional rugby league,Davies (1975), pg. 61 joining Wigan. He remained with Wigan for just the single season, and played his last game for them on 22 February 1908.

International matches played

WalesSmith (1980), pg 464. * 1907

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