John Lloyd (rugby coach)

David John Lloyd ( born March 29, 1943 in Pontycymmer, Bridgend ) is a former Welsh rugby union player and coach. He played as a pillar.

Lloyd was in 1966 made ​​his debut for the Welsh national team against England. In his total of 24 internationals he led the selection three times as captain. He was also captain of his club Bridgend RFC, which he later coached themselves. In 1980 he was appointed coach Wales ' and thus the successor of John Dawes. In 14 games under him the team won six games. After a home defeat against Scotland he resigned. He coached from now on the Rugby selection of University of Wales in Cardiff and taught as a physical education teacher in Bridgend at the Ynysawdre Comprehensive School.