Jack Morley
John Cuthbert Morley (28 July 1909 – 7 March 1972) was a Welsh international rugby wing who played rugby union for Newport and rugby league with Wigan. He won 14 caps for Wales in union, and five caps for Wales in rugby league, and was the first player to tour Australia and New Zealand for both union, and league British teams.
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| Birth name | John Cuthbert Morley | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 28 July 1909 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Newport, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 7 March 1972 (aged 62) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Newport, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 11 st 8 lb (162 lb; 73 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Newport Secondary School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Dentist | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Morley, although mainly a wing player was often used as a utility back, and was known for his incredible pace and ability to change direction at speed. He was an intelligent but unorthodox player.
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