Born in Mufulira, Zambia, Dafydd James played for Bridgend before joining up with Pontypridd in 1997.
A strong running centre, he crossed for 23 tries for Pontypridd in their domestic and European campaigns, and was a regular in the Wales senior team, going on to represent the British Lions on their tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2001.
He later went on to play for Llanelli, Celtic Warriors, London Harlequins, Llanelli Scarlets, Bridgend Ravens and Cardiff Blues.
Dafydd James: Centre/ Wing 54 appearances 1997-1999