William Henry Raybould (born 6 May 1944)[1][2] is a former Wales international rugby union player.

Billy Raybould
Birth nameWilliam Henry Raybould
Date of birth (1944-03-06) 6 March 1944 (age 80)
Place of birthCardiff, Wales
SchoolCathays High School
UniversityEmmanuel College, Cambridge University
Occupation(s)Teacher
Schools' inspector
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
Cathays HSOB ()
Cambridge University ()
London Welsh RFC ()
Newport RFC ()
Bridgend RFC ()
Cardiff RFC ()
Barbarian F.C. ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1967–1970 Wales 11 (3)

He was capped eleven times as a centre for Wales between 1967 and 1970, winning his last cap as a replacement. He scored one drop goal for Wales.[3]

Raybould was selected for the 1968 British Lions tour to South Africa but did not play in any of the internationals against South Africa.

He represented Cambridge in the 1966 Varsity Match and played club rugby for Cardiff, London Welsh and Newport

References

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  1. ^ Griffiths, John (1987). The Phoenix Book of International Rugby Records. London: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd. pp. 12:32. ISBN 0-460-07003-7.
  2. ^ Billy Raybould player profile ESPN Scrum.com
  3. ^ Griffiths, page 4:37–4:39
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