Allan Martin (rugby union)

Allan Jeffery Martin (born 11 December 1948) is a former Aberavon RFC and Welsh international rugby union player.

Having received his education at Sandfields Comprehensive school in Port Talbot Martin was capped at lock in every schoolboy age group by his country.

He also was a very good athlete (shot, discus and hammer events) competed in international athletics in Senior Wales AAA Vest from 1968 to 1971, British Schools AAA 1969 – Shot, Discus, Hammer (Res), Wales Secondary Schools Shot Put, Discus, Hammer, and was Record Holder & Champion from 1966 to 1971.

In 1977 he toured New Zealand one of three players from Aberavon – outside half John Bevan and prop Clive Williams being the others.

In 1979, he briefly joined Llanelli RFC on a pre-season tour to South Africa before having a change of heart and returning to his former club.