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Thorneloe's XV (named after Leicester secretary J.E. Thorneloe who organised the games). After retiring from playing rugby Davis worked as a summariser for the
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during the 1934–35 season and remained at the club until the outbreak of war. He played 119 matches for
Cardiff receiving his First XV cap during the 1934–35 season when he represented the club 15 times. In the 1938–39 season, he was Cardiff's vice captain, under
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285:. With the outbreak of the Second World War Davis joined the British Army. The Who's Who of Welsh International Rugby Players states that Davis served in the
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in a heavy 36–3 victory over the French. As well as the Army team, Davis also played for touring invitational team the
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Jenkins, John M.; Pierce, Duncan; Auty, Timothy (1991).
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626:"Wendy Davis – Match by Match List"
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335:. His inaugural game was against
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299:. In retirement Davis moved to
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671:"W.E.N. Davis player profile"
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281:. He ran a
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