James Davies (rugby union)

James Davies (born 25 October 1990) is a Welsh former rugby union player who last played for the Scarlets as a flanker. He has also represented Wales Sevens and was part of the Great Britain squad that played in the Rugby Sevens tournament at the 2016 Summer Olympics.^[1]

James Davies

Date of birth	(1990-10-25) 25 October 1990 (age 33)
Place of birth	Carmarthen, Wales
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	93 kg (15 st; 205 lb)
Notable relative(s)	Jonathan Davies (brother)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Openside Flanker Current team Scarlets Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2011–2015 Carmarthen Quins 59 (65) Correct as of 20:58, 11 January 2016 (UTC) Provincial / State sides Years Team Apps (Points) 2013–2022 Scarlets 103 (90) Correct as of 12:00, 10 March 2018 (UTC) International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2018-2022 Wales 11 (5) National sevens teams Years Team Comps 2013–14 Wales 7s 17 2016 Great Britain 7s 4 Correct as of 20:58, 11 January 2016 (UTC)
Medal record Men's rugby sevens Representing  Great Britain Olympic Games 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team competition

Davies made his debut for the Scarlets in 2014 making 23 appearances in his debut season, 16 in the Pro12, scoring four tries and winning four man of the match awards.^[2]

His brother is Jonathan Davies, who also plays professional rugby union as a centre for Scarlets and Wales. His nickname is "Cubby", in reference to his brother's nickname, "Fox"; this refers to the Fox & Hounds pub their parents ran in Bancyfelin, the village where they grew up.^[3]

In January 2018 Davies was called up to the senior Wales squad for the 2018 Six Nations Championship. He made his international debut on 11 March 2018 against Italy.^[4]

In April 2022 it was announced that Davies would retire from rugby with immediate effect due to concussion. His final rugby match was Wales vs Georgia in October 2020.^[5]