John Roberts
Position: Centre
| Born |
04/04/1906 |
| Died |
31/10/1965 |
| Place Of Birth |
Toxteth |
John Roberts was a highly talented and popular three-quarters of the period 1924 – 1932 and like his brother William was a product of Cardiff High School. Making his debut in 1924, John played 101 games for Cardiff, was a Cambridge 'Blue', represented the Barbarians and gained 13 Welsh caps, making his debut against England in 1927. John retired from rugby in 1931 and went to China as a missionary, returning some time later to take up a Pastorate in Northumberland.
He passed away in Northumberland in 1968 at the age of 59.
Playing Summary
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Season |
P |
W |
D |
L |
Try |
Con |
Pen |
DG |
PTS |
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Total |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Click on a season for a match by match breakdown.
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Team |
P |
W |
D |
L |
Try |
Con |
Pen |
DG |
PTS |
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Wales |
13 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
15 |
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