Jonathan Davies, 57 is a former rugby union and rugby league player who is now a commentator on both codes for the BBC, broadcasting in English and Welsh. (Jun 11, 2015) Wales centre Jonathan Davies ruled out of Rugby World Cup (May 27, 2015) Wales prepared to use makeshift trophy (Mar 19, 2015) Fit-again Davies raring to go against All Blacks (Nov 18, 2014) Jonathan Davies news and articles (52) » I worked 6am to 6pm on a weekday, then went training, and 6am to noon a Saturday, then played a game. Jonathan Davies, 57 is a former rugby union and rugby league player who is now a commentator on both codes for the BBC, broadcasting in English and Welsh.He played for Neath, Llanelli and Wales in rugby union, before joining rugby league team Widnes in 1989 for a record signing fee. DOB It was intended as a short-term investment but now it’s a long-term investment.In 1995 I went to Townsville, Australia, to play for the Cowboys. During the 2011 World Cup Davies played a part in every Welsh game from the opening fixture against South Africa through to their third-place play-off defeat by Australia, forming a formidable centre partnership with Jamie Roberts. Davies has an all-round game including opportunistic try scoring, kicking and physical presence, but he is particularly valued for his defensive marshalling and protection of the 13 channel, including remaining linked with his defensive colleagues, and occasional spot-blitzing.Davies' brother James also plays rugby.

Jonathan Davies (* 5. Photograph: David Davies/PA Please review our Davies completed both infamous training camps in Spala, Poland and was subsequently named as one of four centres. We rely on advertising to help fund our award-winning journalism.We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. I budgeted my pay packet for the week until the next one came. April 1988 in Solihull, England) ist ein walisischer Rugby-Union-Spieler, der auf der Position des Innendreiviertels für die Scarlets spielt. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.

Il évolue avec les Scarlets en Pro12 dans le cadre d'un contrat fédéral. I’m lucky to have worked for the BBC for 22 years, which has given me a profile, and I’ve worked with other companies in a business development role.I bought myself a Range Rover a couple of years ago and that was the most expensive thing I’ve ever bought. How to recession-proof your property when you buy, sell or invest Davies has an all-round game including opportunistic try scoring, kicking and physical presence, but he is particularly valued for his defensive marshalling and protection of the 13 channel, including remaining linked with his defensive colleagues, and occasional spot-blitzing.Davies' brother James also plays rugby. Position

I didn’t look at it as an investment but as a necessity.Just before 2007 I bought two houses in Murcia, Spain. The Telegraph values your comments but kindly requests all posts are on topic, constructive and respectful. Enjoying a successful 2011 with both region and country, Davies rose to international status through the ranks of quality Welsh centres. Jonathan Davies (born 5 April 1988) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays at centre for the Scarlets and the Wales national team. Rob Davies 6,881 views. Centre My signing on fee for Widnes has been reported as £200,000 and £230,000. I’ve always worked throughout my rugby career to keep it real, so all the money I earned from rugby I tried to invest for the future and live on my working wage.Rugby union turning professional was an opportunity for me to return home to have some family support, as my wife was ill with cancer. Club/Region I put the signing-on fee into property and into my pension, that was the important thing.I tucked it away because I worked in a sales job three days a week. Davies returned to the Scarlets squad in time for their opening Heineken Cup pool game against Castres. Jonathan Davies is expected to miss at least six months after knee surgery and wore heavy strapping in the final stages of the Rugby World Cup. 1.85 m (6' 1“) He scored twice in the opening victory in Ireland and was a regular once again a year later as Wales made it back-to-back titles. He started in all three of the side's pre-tournament tests against England, home and away, and Argentina at home. He also played in all five games in the 2019 Grand Slam campaign, captaining Wales for the first time in the win over Italy in Rome.He started a record 48 Tests at centre for Wales with Jamie Roberts and one more with the Lions.In November, 2013, he swapped Parc y Scarlets for Stade Marcel Michelin as he joined TOP14 outfit Clermont Auvergne on a two-year deal. I don’t do high-risk investments.I’m a huge supporter of the NHS, and I had lots of NHS operations on my knee before I got private cover.

Davies returned to the Scarlets squad in time for their opening Heineken Cup pool game against Castres. He was voted player of the series for his part in the 2017 tour and was voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year.Having made his Scarlets debut in 2006 he graduated into the senior Wales set-up for the 2009 summer tour to North America. Victory for pensioners as judges say inheritance tax doesn't apply to gifts made in ill health Jonathan Davies was born in England, but raised in the Fox and Hounds pub in Bancyfelin with younger brother James. Diary of a fund manager: ignoring an entire sector is as callous as thinking all wine taste the same A few quid in the pocket was all right.I started work as an apprentice painter and decorator at 16, earning £29 a week.

He went on to play for Warrington, before returning to Wales and rugby union in 1995.Mr Davies received an OBE for his charitable services to people with cancer, having lost both his father, Len, and first wife, Karen, to the disease. It was worth the move, because it gave my wife and family a level of security for the future. 1:02:45.