Dave Walters (rugby union)
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| Full name | David Andrew Walters | ||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 16 November 1968 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Salisbury, Rhodesia | ||||||||||||||||
| University | Graeme College | ||||||||||||||||
| Rugby union career | |||||||||||||||||
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David Andrew Walters (born 16 November 1968) is a Zimbabwean former international rugby union player.[1][2] Walters, born in Salisbury (Harare), received his education in South Africa at Graeme College and then played rugby with Karoi, from where he received his first international call up in 1987.[3] A tobacco farmer, Walters was a member of Zimbabwe's side at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, where he featured on the wing in all three pool matches. He was also used in Test rugby as a centre and flyhalf. In 1993, Walters was appointed national captain and led the team in a home series against Wales.[4] Walters was the inaugural captain of Hull RUFC in 1992, following a merger between Hull & ER and Old Hymerians.[5]
References
- ↑ Munyuki, Paul (5 July 2014). "Can the Class of '90 inspire our boys in Madagascar?". The Herald.
- ↑ Kurira, Innocent (2 August 2019). "Duikers players' list out". The Chronicle.
- ↑ "Dave helps sow the seeds for Hull RUFC". Hull Daily Mail. 7 September 1992.
- ↑ "Walters leads his country". Hull Daily Mail. 3 June 1993.
- ↑ "Walters flies out in search of glory". Hull Daily Mail. 9 February 1993.
External links
- Dave Walters at ESPNscrum
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- 1968 births
- Living people
- Zimbabwean rugby union players
- Zimbabwe international rugby union players
- Rugby union wings
- Rugby union fly-halves
- Rugby union centres
- Sportspeople from Mashonaland West Province
- Zimbabwean expatriate rugby union players
- Zimbabwean expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate rugby union players in England
- 1991 Rugby World Cup players
- Alumni of Graeme College