Alan Phillips (rugby union)
Alan John Phillips (born 21 August 1954) is a former Wales international rugby union player and manager. A hooker, he played his club rugby for Cardiff RFC his modern game of forward play being so impressive that Cardiff selectors played him straight out of youth rugby (Kenfig Hill RFC). Phillips scored 162 tries in 481 appearances for Cardiff RFC. He was club captain at Cardiff 1985-87.
| Birth name | Alan J. Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 21 August 1954 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Cynfig Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spouse | Cerry Louise Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children | Benjamin John Phillips Natalie Louise Patrice Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | WRU Team Manager 2002- current day | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He toured South Africa with the British & Irish Lions in 1980 and was in the Wales squad for the 1987 Rugby World Cup. He won 18 caps for Wales between 1979 – 1987.
Phillips was Wales Team Manager from the Autumn of 2002 to 2019. Wales won three Grand Slams with Phillips as Team Manager (2005, 2008 & 2012).
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