Gordon Thomas Wells (25 October 1928 — 21 April 1995) was a Welsh international rugby union player.[1]

Gordon Thomas
Full nameGordon Thomas Wells
Date of birth(1928-10-25)25 October 1928
Place of birthYnyshir, Wales
Date of death21 April 1995(1995-04-21) (aged 66)
Place of deathWestminster, England
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre / Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1955–58 Wales 7 (3)

Wells was born in Ynyshir in the Rhondda Valley and attended Porth Grammar Technical School.[2] He was a Welsh triple jump champion, considered a British Olympic hopeful, before concentrating on rugby.[3]

A three-quarter, Wells won seven Wales caps from 1955 to 1958, four as a centre and three on the wing. He was a Cardiff captain and scored two tries in their 1957 win over the touring Wallabies, finishing with 254 club games.[4] Representing the Barbarians, Wells took part in overseas tours to Canada and South Africa.[5]

Wells worked in the oil industry.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ Woolford, Anthony (2 November 2010). "Tylorstown has a rich history on the international stage". Wales Online.
  2. ^ a b "A call from the West Indies". Pontypridd and Llantrisant Observer. 8 December 1967.
  3. ^ "Hop, Step and Jump (1)". Western Mail. 16 August 1950.
  4. ^ "Cardiff Hoodoo Continues". Daily Post. 16 December 1957.
  5. ^ "Cardiff XV want Wells as captain". Western Mail. 17 April 1959.
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