Quick Info
| Profession | Rugby union player |
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| Nationality | Welsh |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1945 |
| Age | 81 years (died on 29, Oct, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Neath, Wales |
| Date of Death | 29/10/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Keri Jones
29/10/2026
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions wing Keri Jones died on the morning of 29 October 2026 at the age of 81. Cardiff RFC and Neath RFC both announced his death and paid tribute to his contribution to their clubs.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Full name William Keri Jones. Played as a wing and earned international honours for Wales during the late 1960s. Also played representative rugby league for Great Britain after switching codes. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
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| Weight | 73 kg |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ystalyfera Grammar School |
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| University | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
Personal Life
| Sport Background | Sprint champion who competed as a sprinter at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica |
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Career
| Position | Wing |
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| International | Five caps for Wales, all in the 1967-68 season |
| Club Rugby Union | Neath RFC (debut 1964), Cardiff RFC |
| British & Irish Lions | Toured South Africa with the 1968 British & Irish Lions |
| Rugby League | Joined Wigan in 1968; two caps for Great Britain at the 1970 World Cup |
| Barbarians | Represented the Barbarians |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Scored two tries for Wales during his five-cap international run | |
| 2. Was called up to the 1968 Lions tour roughly seven months after his Test debut | |
| 3. Competed as a sprinter at the 1966 Commonwealth Games in Kingston, Jamaica |
