Rugby Union International Career
Watkins made his international debut in 1963, at the age of 20 for Wales against England partnering Clive Rowlands. He was a key figure in Newport's epic win over Whineray's 1963 New Zealand All Blacks setting up position for Uzzell's drop goal and kicked a penalty to draw with Australia in 1966. He played 21 times for Wales (including the 1964/5 Triple Crown and was captain three times in 1967.
Watkins played for invitational team the Barbarians during his first season for Newport in 1962.
Watkins led the Lions in two tests in Australia in 1966.
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