Gordon Thomas Wells (25 October 1928 — 21 April 1995) was a Welsh international

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player. Wells was born in

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in the Rhondda Valley and attended Porth Grammar Technical School. He was a Welsh

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champion, considered a British Olympic hopeful, before concentrating on rugby. A three-quarter, Wells won seven

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caps from 1955 to 1958, four as a centre and three on the wing. He was a

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captain and scored two tries in their 1957 win over the touring

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, finishing with 254 club games. Representing the

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, Wells took part in overseas tours to Canada and South Africa. Wells worked in the oil industry.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Wells, Gordon 1928 births 1995 deaths Welsh rugby union players Wales international rugby union players Rugby union players from Rhondda Cynon Taf Rugby union centres Rugby union wings Cardiff RFC players Welsh male triple jumpers British male triple jumpers Barbarian F.C. players

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