[1] Davies was born in Neath and attended Dwyr-Y-Felin high school from 1988 to 1993.
Andrew joined Christ College Brecon from 1993 to 1995 and boarded at School House Red.
Davies played first team football, rugby and rugby sevens playing in the championship winning 7's team of 1994/95 under coach Jon Williams.
Andrew captained the cricket team coached by Colin Kleiser.
Davies made his Championship debut in 1995, and, despite having an early career full of injury, he continued to play through limited overs cricket.