John Roberts - Centre
Cardiff
| Date Of Birth | 04/04/1906 |
| Place Of Birth | Toxteth |
| Education | Cardiff High School |
| Clubs | Cardiff, London Welsh |
| Honours | Wales |
| Invitational | Crawshays, Barbarians |
John Roberts was a highly talented and popular three-quarter of the period 1924 – 1932 and like his brother William was a product of Cardiff High School. Making his debut in 1924, John played 101 games for Cardiff, was a Cambridge 'Blue', represented the Barbarians and gained 13 Welsh caps, making his debut against England in 1927. John retired from rugby in 1931 and went to China as a missionary, returning some time later to take up a Pastorate in Northumberland.
He passed away in Northumberland in 1968 at the age of 59.
He passed away in Northumberland in 1968 at the age of 59.
| SEASON | P | W | D | L | TRY | CON | PEN | DG | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |