Maurice Turnbull
Welsh cricketer and rugby player
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Athletes & Sports Figures
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United Kingdom
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Played cricket for Wales and Glamorgan County Cricket Club. Represented the Welsh national rugby union team, earning multiple caps. Participated in first-class cricket matches and contributed to the successful seasons of Glamorgan. Regarded for versatility in both cricket and rugby, showing skill in batting and strategic play in rugby.
Represented Wales in rugby union
Played first-class cricket for Glamorgan
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