Gay David
David J Gay
Position: No 8
Born: 10th March 1948 in Bath
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Education: Oldfield Boys School and City of Bath Technical School
Honours: England U19 (2 caps), Somerset (24 appearances) , England (4 caps), Barbarians
Debut game: 2nd September 1965 v Zummerzet Barbarians
Final game: 25th March 1978 v Morley
Number of Appearances: 237
Career details:
Earned his 1st England U19 cap whilst still at Bath Technical School. David was selected to play for England when there was what might be called a “Youth policy in selection” and he was unfortunate not have been selected on more occasions since he was a more mature player in the ensuing years.
Team Secretary 1978-1979
David is the younger brother of Allen and son of Bill Gay both of whom also played for the club.
David also played for Harlequins RFC whilst studying at Guildford Law School.
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David was capped by England when still at Bath Technical School.
Thanks Nick
Geoff
Thanks Geoff.
Having had 3 years with the Spartans and United teams, can my name and others that I Know who played be added?
MR
Hi Mike
Yes, I can add you and others but I don’t have any details for you. At present I am only loading those who played 1 game for the 1st XV but I can expand to cover United and Spartans
Geoff
Mike, David Gay did play a full season for England but there was only 4 games in the 5 Nations at the time (England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and France)
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