Live and Let Dai. David Watkins. A Life In Rugby. 2011 Documentary
David Watkins takes us from his earliest rugby days in rugby union with Newport, Wales and the British and Irish Lions to his decision to move north to rugby league with Salford, a decision that resulted in him being shunned by the rugby union community. The Only player to ever captain the British and Irish Lions in Rugby Union and Great Britain in Rugby League. A canny, darting fly-half from the mining community of Blaina in north Gwent, Watkins used his sport to expand his horizons and make his name known and respected worldwide. Film by Jonny Lewis, Chris Potter and Neil Cairns
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“Watkins rose to prominence in Wales after joining Newport RFC in 1961, helping them famously beat New Zealand 3-0 in 1963, the year in which he made his Wales debut.”
“one of the greatest players the club has ever produced”
“A true legend of both codes. ”
“one of the best cross-code converts from Wales”
“One of the very greatest to represent our club, and to ever play our game.”