Idris Jones (chemist)

Idris Jones
Birth nameWalter Idris Jones
Date of birth(1900-01-18)18 January 1900
Place of birthLlanelli, Wales
Date of death5 July 1971(1971-07-05) (aged 71)
Place of deathLlandaff, Wales
UniversityAberystwyth University
Cambridge University
Notable relative(s)Lord Elwyn-Jones, brother
Occupation(s)Industrial chemist
Rugby union career
Position(s) Flanker
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
London Welsh ()
Llanelli ()
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1924–1925 Wales 4 (3)
Barbarians

Walter Idris Jones CBE (18 January 1900 – 5 July 1971) was a Welsh industrial chemist and international rugby union player. He captained the Wales national rugby union team on one occasion in 1925. Jones played his club rugby for Llanelli RFC.