Joe Rees (rugby union, born 1893)
| Born | Joseph Rees 3 June 1893 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Died | 12 April 1950 (aged 56) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | William "Billo" Rees, brother | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Joseph Rees (3 June 1893 – 12 April 1950) was a Welsh international rugby union full-back who played club rugby for Swansea. Rees made his debut for Swansea in 1919 and captained his club in the 1922/23 season. Rees would play 12 times for Wales, and captained them on one occasion. His brother, William "Billo" Rees, was a rugby league footballer who played for Wales and the Great Britain team, and toured Australia.