Gareth Lloyd Evans (born 2 November 1952 in Newport)History of Newport RFC
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international rugby union player. He played club rugby for Newport RFC as either or a

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or a

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. He made his debut for Wales in February 1977 as a replacement for

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against

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at the Parc des Princes. Later that year he was selected for the

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and played on the wing in the last three internationals against the All Blacks. He played two further games for Wales, against France and Australia in 1978.

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