Career Record: Played 26: Won 19, Drew 1, Lost 6
Test Points: 21
Tries: 5.
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1988 v Australia (Twickenham) W 28-19
1989 v Scotland (Twickenham) D 12-12 (FN)
1989 v Ireland (Dublin) W 16-3 (FN)
1989 v France (Twickenham) W 11-0 (FN)
1989 v Wales (Cardiff) L 12-9 (FN)
1992 v Scotland (Murrayfield) W 25-7 (FN)
1992 v Ireland (Twickenham) W 38-9 (FN)
1992 v France (Paris) W 31-13 (FN)
1992 v Wales (Twickenham) W 24-0 (FN)
1992 v Canada (Wembley) W 26-13
1992 v South Africa (Twickenham) W 33-16
1993 v France (Twickenham) W 16-15 (FN)
1993 v Wales (Cardiff) L 10-9 (FN)
1993 v Scotland (Twickenham) W 26-12 (FN)
1993 v Ireland (Dublin) L 17-3 (FN)
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1994 v France (Paris) W 18-14 (FN)
1994 v Wales (Twickenham) W 15-8 (FN)
1994 v South Africa (Pretoria) W 32-15
1994 v South Africa (Cape Town) L 27-9
1994 v Romania (Twickenham) W 54-3
1995 v Scotland (TR) (Twickenham) W 24-12 (FN)
1995 v Argentina (Durban) W 24-18 (W.Cup)
1995 v W. Samoa (Durban) W 44-22 (W.Cup)
1995 v Australia (Cape Town) W 25-22 (W.Cup)
1995 v New Zealand (Cape Town) L 45-29 (W.Cup)
1995 v France (Pretoria) L 19-9 (W. Cup 3rd/4th)
Dewi was a member of the 1992 Grand Slam team,
scoring tries against Scotland, Ireland and France.
He won 3 British Lions caps in 1993 v New Zealand.
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Photo Stuart Franklin 3rd. February 1990. © G.H.
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Born in Crickhowell, Dewi Morris played his rugby with the passion associated with his homeland. Dynamic and aggressive he often played like an extra back row man - testimony to his hunger to get the ball in his hands. His competitive nature was complimented by a toughness and resilience. He made his England debut against Australia in 1988, in his first season of senior rugby - he had only recently switched from Winnington Park to Liverpool St Helens. It was his performance for the North against the touring Aussies that thrust him into the limelight, a game which gave many their first taste of his talent. Morris tormented the tourists with his all round skills and desire to run at the opposition. His debut was as impressive where he capped a stunning performance with a try; his 'terrier-like' game brought with it real bite behind the scrum. Crowds were thrilled by his 'up and at them' style.
He was instantly recognisable, always choosing to play with his socks down. However, doubts were cast about his passing which was not as silky or swift as his main rival Richard Hill. Hill took over the number nine jersey in 1990 and would retain the place for a further two years. In the 1991 World Cup Morris missed out, playing only in non-crucial pool matches. However, the indefatigable Morris would return in the '92 season, showing England what they had been missing by scoring tries against Scotland, Ireland and France in the first of his Grand Slam triumphs. In 1993, he was the British Lions scrumhalf, starring in the Second Test victory over the All Blacks; a display of bravery and passion. Now indispensable he figured in England's 1995 World Cup campaign, bowing out in fine style after the 3rd/4th place play-off. (John Lovell)
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