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Wales rugby team, Wales v Scotland 1892

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Wales (2) v Scotland (7) at St Helens Swansea on 6th February 1892. Wales scorer: forward J Hannen. Back Row: (L to R): R Mullock(WRU Official), A Boucher, T Deacon, C B Nicholl, J Conway Rees, T C Graham, W H Watts. 2nd Row: (L to R): W McCutcheon, F Mills, A J Gould (Captain), J Hannan, W Bancroft, T W Pearson. Front Row: (L to R): H T Day, D James, E James. Wales lost to Scotland at St Helens on 6th february despite the re-introduction of Swansea's James brothers at half-back following a poor performance against England in which the fowards and backs were unable to play in 'combination'. Wales fared better on this day but eventually succumbed 2pts to 7pts to a strong Scottish forward effort. In all, six players represented Swansea on their own ground in this International including: Thomas Deacon, Billy McCutcheon, Fred Mills, The James Brothers David & Evan and the ever present Billy Bancroft at full-back.

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Swansea RFC
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1/2/2012
Date originally created:
1/1/1892 - 31/12/1892
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