Idris Jones (chemist)

Idris Jones

Full name	Walter Idris Jones
Date of birth	18 January 1900
Place of birth	Llanelli, Wales
Date of death	5 July 1971 (aged 71)
Place of death	Llandaff, Wales
Notable relative(s)	Elwyn Jones, brother
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Flanker
Amateur clubs
Years	Club / team
	Cambridge University R.U.F.C. Llanelli RFC London Welsh RFC Barbarian F.C.
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1925	Wales	4	(3)

Walter Idris Jones CBE (18 January 1900 – 5 July 1971)^[1] was a Welsh chemist and international rugby union player. He captained the Wales national rugby union team on one occasion in 1925. Jones played his club rugby for Llanelli RFC.

In later life Jones was Director General of Research Development for the National Coal Board.^[2]

References

1. Idris Jones player profile Scrum.com
2. "Jones, Walter Idris (1900–1971), Dictionary of Welsh Biography". Retrieved 29 July 2015.