After representing Wales Youth Rugby Union as number 8 and captain in 1960 (in the same team as David Watkins), he was 'lured north' to play rugby league for Doncaster (3 appearances 1961) for the sum of £1000, enough to buy several houses in his home village at that time.
After representing Wales Youth Rugby Union as number 8 and captain in 1960 alongside David Watkins, he was persuaded to switch to rugby league and play for Doncaster (3 appearances in 1961) for a sum of £1000, which was enough to purchase several houses in his village.