Handel Greville
rugby union player
- September 13, 1921
- June 20, 2014
- 92 years
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Handel Greville, 92, Welsh rugby union player (national team).
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|Handel Greville (13 September 1921 – 20 June 2014) was a Welsh international rugby union fly-half who played club rugby for a large selection of clubs but most notably for Llanelli. He won just a single international cap for Wales against the touring Australia.
Rugby career
Greville was born in Drefach, Wales and turned out for several rugby clubs before joining first class team Llanelli. Greville captained Llanelli during the 1948/49 season. He was selected for his only international cap for Wales when the normally reliable Haydn Tanner was unavailable through injury. The game was against the touring Australians which Wales won 6–0 in a match dominated by forward play. Greville gave an international-class performance but lost his place when Tanner was deemed fit for the next game.
After finishing his playing career, Greville became Chairman and the President of Llanelli Rugby Club, and in 2008 was the oldest living captain to attend the final game parade at Stradey Park. He suffered ill-health in his later life, and died in June 2014 at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli at the age of 92.
International matches played
Wales
- Australia 1947
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handel_Greville
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.What roles did Handel Greville hold at Llanelli Rugby Club after his playing career?
- A.Physiotherapist and Scout
- B.Coach and Manager
- C.Secretary and Treasurer
- D.Chairman and Presidentcorrect
After finishing his playing career, Handel Greville became Chairman and the President of Llanelli Rugby Club.
Source: Rugby career section
2.What was the year of the final game parade at Stradey Park that Handel Greville attended?
- A.2008correct
- B.2005
- C.2007
- D.2006
In 2008, Handel Greville was the oldest living captain to attend the final game parade at Stradey Park.
Source: Rugby career section
3.At what age did Handel Greville pass away?
- A.90
- B.94
- C.88
- D.92correct
Handel Greville died in June 2014 at the age of 92.
Source: Rugby career section
4.At which hospital did Handel Greville pass away?
- A.West Wales General Hospital
- B.Prince Philip Hospitalcorrect
- C.University Hospital of Wales
- D.Morriston Hospital
Handel Greville died in June 2014 at Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli.
Source: Rugby career section
5.What was Handel Greville's position in rugby union?
- A.Scrum-half
- B.Prop
- C.Fly-halfcorrect
- D.Fullback
Handel Greville was a Welsh international rugby union fly-half.
Source: Biography introduction
6.Why did Handel Greville lose his place in the Welsh side after his first international match?
- A.He was injured
- B.He retired
- C.The coach changed tactics
- D.Haydn Tanner was fit againcorrect
Handel Greville lost his place when Haydn Tanner was deemed fit for the next game.
Source: Rugby career section
7.What style of play dominated the international match where Handel Greville played for Wales?
- A.Passing game
- B.Defensive play
- C.Kicking game
- D.Forward playcorrect
The game was won 6–0 in a match dominated by forward play.
Source: Rugby career section
8.In what month and year did Handel Greville pass away?
- A.September 2014
- B.September 2012
- C.June 2012
- D.June 2014correct
Handel Greville died in June 2014.
Source: Biography introduction
9.In which Welsh town was Handel Greville born?
- A.Swansea
- B.Cardiff
- C.Drefachcorrect
- D.Llanelli
Handel Greville was born in Drefach, Wales.
Source: Rugby career section
10.What was the birth date of Handel Greville?
- A.20 June 1921
- B.13 September 1914
- C.20 June 1914
- D.13 September 1921correct
Handel Greville was born on 13 September 1921.
Source: Biography introduction
11.For which rugby club is Handel Greville most notably remembered?
- A.Cardiff
- B.Newport
- C.Swansea
- D.Llanellicorrect
Handel Greville played for a large selection of clubs but most notably for Llanelli.
Source: Biography introduction
12.In which season did Handel Greville serve as captain of Llanelli?
- A.1946/47
- B.1949/50
- C.1947/48
- D.1948/49correct
Handel Greville captained Llanelli during the 1948/49 season.
Source: Rugby career section
13.Which player's injury allowed Handel Greville to earn his international cap for Wales?
- A.Haydn Tannercorrect
- B.Gareth Edwards
- C.Barry John
- D.Phil Bennett
Handel Greville was selected for his only international cap when Haydn Tanner was unavailable through injury.
Source: Rugby career section
14.Against which national team did Handel Greville earn his only Welsh international cap?
- A.England
- B.South Africa
- C.New Zealand
- D.Australiacorrect
Handel Greville earned his cap in a match against the touring Australians.
Source: Rugby career section
15.What was the final score of the match where Handel Greville played for Wales?
- A.15-9
- B.9-6
- C.12-3
- D.6-0correct
Wales won the match against the touring Australians 6–0.
Source: Rugby career section
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