George Edward Andrews (24 September 1904 – 28 December 1989) was a

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and rugby league for Leeds. Andrews was capped for the Wales rugby union team on five occasions.WRU player profiles
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and St Julian's High School, Newport.

Rugby career

Andrews had a successful career with Newport, and was part of the team during the 'invincible' season of 1922/23. He was also selected to represent the Newport team to face two touring international teams, the

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, and the 1926 Maoris. In the match against New Zealand, Andrews scored a try, Newport's only points in a one-sided defeat by the tourists. Andrews gained his first international cap, when he was selected to play for

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's Wales, against England on 16 January 1926. Andrews scored a try on his début which resulted in a Welsh draw after England's

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also scored a try. Andrews was selected for the next match in the

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, this time facing Scotland. Wales lost this match and Andrews was not selected for the final two games of the tournament against Ireland and France. The next season Andrews was back, but in the first game against England, Wales lost 11-9, though Andrews scored his second international try during the game. His next match was as part of Ossie Male's team that beat France, and Andrews scored his final international try. His next cap was his last, losing to Ireland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. In 1927 Andrews switched from rugby union to rugby league. He 'Went North' for £600 to join Leeds Rugby League and prevented future selection for the Welsh union team as he was then deemed a professional player. George Andrews made his début for Leeds against York at

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on Wednesday 6 April 1927.Dalby, Ken (1955). ''The Headingley Story - 1890-1955 - Volume One - Rugby''. The Leeds Cricket, Football & Athletic Co. Ltd ASIN: B0018JNGVM

International matches played

WalesSmith (1980), pg 463. * 1926, 1927 * 1927 * 1927 * 1926

Bibliography

References

External links

Statistics at en.espn.co.ukProfile at blackandambers.co.uk
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