Alban Davies (birth unknown – death unknown) was a Welsh

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and professional

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footballer who played in the 1930s and 1940s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for

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and

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, as a fullback, and representative level rugby league (RL) for

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, and at club level for

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, as a .

International honours

Alban Davies won 2 caps for

(RL) in 1943–1946 while at Huddersfield.

References

External links

Cardiff RFC Season Review 1938–1939
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