About Jonathan Davies (rugby, born 1962)
Jonathan Davies, (born 24 October 1962) is a Welsh former rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s, and who represented Wales in both rugby union and rugby league. A goal-kicking back, he played his club rugby in Wales, England and Australia. Nicknamed 'Jiffy', Davies has since become a television commentator for both codes, in both the Welsh and English languages. == Biography == Jonathan Davies was born in Trimsaran, Carmarthenshire, on 24 October 1962, the son of Diana and Len Davies. Davies' father worked in Trostre, Llanelli, and his mother was a home-maker. Davies started school at Trimsaran Primary School, where he was part of the Welsh medium class. His teacher Meirion Davies introduced him to rugby, and he started playing sevens. He attended Gwendraeth Grammar School, where he met his first wife Karen Hopkins, whom he married ten years later. === Rugby union === In 1974 Davies played for the very first time at Cardiff Arms Park, when he was chosen for the West Wales Under 12s. He started his career at amateur level with Trimsaran RFC. His father Len had also played for and captained Trimsaran Rugby Club.
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