James Bevan

James Bevan
Birth nameJames Alfred Bevan[1]
Date of birth(1858-04-15)15 April 1858
Place of birthSt Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Date of death3 February 1938(1938-02-03) (aged 79)
Place of deathLeytonstone, London
SchoolHereford Cathedral School
UniversitySt John's College, Cambridge
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarters
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)

1877–1880
1882
1880–1881
Abergavenny RFC
Cambridge University R.U.F.C.
Clifton RFC
Newport RFC
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International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1881 Wales[2] 1 (0)

James Alfred Bevan (15 April 1858 – 3 February 1938) was a Wales international rugby union three-quarter who played club rugby for Clifton RFC and Newport. He is best known for being the first Welsh international captain, whilst at Cambridge University.