Dave Walters (rugby union)

David Walters
Full nameDavid Andrew Walters
Date of birth (1968-11-16) 16 November 1968 (age 56)
Place of birthSalisbury, Rhodesia
UniversityGraeme College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Utility back
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1990s Zimbabwe 14+ (18+)

David Andrew Walters (born 16 November 1968) is a Zimbabwean former international rugby union player.[1][2]

Walters, born in Salisbury (Harare), received his education in South Africa at Graeme College and then played rugby with Karoi, from where he received his first international call up in 1987.[3]

A tobacco farmer, Walters was a member of Zimbabwe's side at the 1991 Rugby World Cup, where he featured on the wing in all three pool matches. He was also used in Test rugby as a centre and flyhalf. In 1993, Walters was appointed national captain and led the team in a home series against Wales.[4]

Walters was the inaugural captain of Hull RUFC in 1992, following a merger between Hull & ER and Old Hymerians.[5]

  1. ^ Munyuki, Paul (5 July 2014). "Can the Class of '90 inspire our boys in Madagascar?". The Herald.
  2. ^ Kurira, Innocent (2 August 2019). "Duikers players' list out". The Chronicle.
  3. ^ "Dave helps sow the seeds for Hull RUFC". Hull Daily Mail. 7 September 1992.
  4. ^ "Walters leads his country". Hull Daily Mail. 3 June 1993.
  5. ^ "Walters flies out in search of glory". Hull Daily Mail. 9 February 1993.