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General Topics => Other Sports (Not Football) => Topic started by: Highlander on March 16, 2012, 08:58:41 AM

Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: Highlander on March 16, 2012, 08:58:41 AM
Mervyn Davies has passed away.

A great rugby player and character.

R.I.P
Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: valleyboy on March 16, 2012, 10:07:42 AM
Sad news indeed, tremendous player and captain, leading by example, looking almost "gangly" due to his build, easily spotted in his trademark white head strapping and thick black moustache, but he read the game with an uncanny ability and was as hard as nails !, RIP "Merv the Swerv", you will forever be remembered in Welsh Rugby folklore.
Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: Colwyn on March 16, 2012, 10:16:44 AM
Yes, a great player and captain. RIP.
Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: Highlander on March 16, 2012, 10:25:40 AM
Played 46 times for Wales and the Lions and was on the losing side just 9 times. Some record :)
Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: valleyboy on March 16, 2012, 10:30:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Highlander

Played 46 times for Wales and the Lions and was on the losing side just 9 times. Some record :)


..........and would have had many more H, if not for the tragic incident when he suffered a brain haemorrhage playing for Swansea in 1976.
Title: Merv the Swerve
Post by: maximumtom on March 16, 2012, 19:10:58 PM
A sad day indeed. Merve the Swerve was one of the best.