Idris Jones (chemist)
| Full name | Walter Idris Jones | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 18 January 1900 | ||
| Place of birth | Llanelli, Wales | ||
| Date of death | 5 July 1971 (aged 71) | ||
| Place of death | Llandaff, Wales | ||
| Notable relative(s) | Elwyn Jones, brother | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Flanker | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | ||
| Cambridge University R.U.F.C. Llanelli RFC London Welsh RFC Barbarian F.C. | |||
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 1925 | Wales | 4 | (3) |
Walter Idris Jones CBE (18 January 1900 – 5 July 1971)[1] was a Welsh chemist and international rugby union player. He captained the Wales national rugby union team on one occasion in 1925. Jones played his club rugby for Llanelli RFC.
In later life Jones was Director General of Research Development for the National Coal Board.[2]
References
- ↑ Idris Jones player profile Scrum.com
- ↑ "Jones, Walter Idris (1900–1971), Dictionary of Welsh Biography". Retrieved 29 July 2015.
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