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Peter Stone 1924 – 1971

Peter was born in Loughor, South Wales who was the second youngest of five brothers. Peter was educated at Gowerton Grammar School where he captained the School XV at inside half. His senior career saw him move to wing forward where he played for Aberystwyth University, Loughor, the Royal Navy, Crawshays, Llanelli and Swansea RFC’s and gaining his cap (cap no 563) for Wales in 1949 against France in Colombes.

He served with the Royal navy during the second World War and afterwards completed his degree at Aberystwyth. Peter then played for Llanelli between 1947 and 1953. He was selected for Llanelli after one senior game to play against the 1947 Australian touring side (described as the ‘baby’ of the pack) and played against South Africa in 1951. His move ‘across the bridge’ to Swansea was occasioned by Llanelli wanting to rotate wing forwards and he played for Swansea between 1953 and 1956 scoring four tries in the 55/56 season.

It should be noted that Peter's youngest brother, Alan, was capped at Welsh schoolboy level in the 44/45 season.

Peter was a schoolteacher and was married to Eluned (nee Roberts). He is survived by one son, David, and had two grandchildren Peter and Grace. Peter’s shirt and cap were presented to Loughor RFC in perpetuity by his son.