Template:Did you know nominations/Johnny Williams (rugby player 1882-1916)
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The result was: promoted by BlueMoonset (talk) 22:50, 11 July 2016 (UTC)
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Johnny Williams (rugby player 1882-1916)[edit]
- ... that Johnny Williams scored two tries in Cardiff's 24–8 rout of Australia in 1908?
ALT1:... that two Wales rugby internationals, Johnny Williams and Dick Thomas, were killed in the Capture of Mametz in July 1916?- Reviewed: The Nightingale (2015 novel)
- Comment: For 12 July, please, centenary of death.
5x expanded by FunkyCanute (talk). Self-nominated at 17:48, 9 June 2016 (UTC).
@FunkyCanute: Date and length fine. As much as I'd love to be able to pass this through interpretation however I feel I must point out a few problems. The original hook is not mentioned in the article. The ALT mentions him being at Mametz however it doesn't mention him being part of the Capture nor does it mention Dick and focusses more on the Somme. This would need to be made clearer as I would have needed some very creative interpretation to pass that in good faith as it is at the moment. I would like to get this on the anniversary but the issues need to be sorted out first. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 10:41, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
- Hello, The C of E, thank you. However, I beg to differ. The original hook is stated thus in the article: "The club faced Australia on 28 December 1908, and handed the tourists the biggest defeat of their tour, 24–8, Williams providing two tries." The reference states: "The Australians were thrashed by 24 points to 8... with tries from Louis Dyke, J. L. Williams (2)...". I'm striking out ALT1. FunkyCanute (talk) 13:17, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
Oops, missed that. Guess i was looking for the bluelink. QPQ done, no close paraphrasing. good to go and I will move to the holding area where hopefully it can be picked up. The C of E God Save the Queen! (talk) 13:30, 10 June 2016 (UTC)
