Fred Andrews (15 September 1864 – 2 June 1929)
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forward who played club rugby for Swansea Rugby Football Club. Andrews gained his first international cap, when he was selected to play for

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's Wales, against England on 5 January 1884. This was the first rugby international to be played in Yorkshire with the game held at Cardigan Field in Leeds. Although Wales lost the match, it was a landmark game with Wales scoring their first

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against England. Andrews was selected for the next match in the

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, seven days later, this time facing Scotland. Wales lost again, though both Scottish tries were heavily disputed. Andrews was never reselected to represent Wales.

International matches played

WalesSmith (1980), pg 463. * 1884 * 1884

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