David Pickering (rugby player)

David Francis Pickering (born 16 December 1960)[1] is a former Wales international rugby union player. He played club rugby for Llanelli RFC and Neath RFC. He won 23 caps for Wales between 1983 and 1987 and captained the national team on eight occasions.

David Pickering
Birth nameDavid Francis Pickering
Date of birth(1960-12-16)16 December 1960
Place of birthBriton Ferry, Wales
SchoolYnysmaerdy Primary School, Briton Ferry and Cwrt Sart Comprehensive.
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Llanelli RFC
Neath RFC
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National team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
19831987 Wales 23 (12)

Pickering went on to coach Neath for five years before becoming Team Manager of the Wales A team and subsequently the Wales national team. He is now Chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), serves on the board of the Millennium Stadium and is a member of the International Rugby Board Council.

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