Overview
- Davies told The Telegraph he will make the upcoming Six Nations his last and will deliver his final BBC commentary on Italy v Wales in Rome on 13 March.
- He described the choice as voluntary, saying “It’s just time” and insisting he was not pushed toward the exit.
- The announcement will close a roughly 30-year broadcasting career that began after he retired from playing and included regular Six Nations coverage dating back to the Five Nations era.
- Before broadcasting, Davies had a distinguished dual-code playing career with 37 Wales caps in rugby union and appearances for Great Britain and Wales in rugby league.
- Davies credits the late Bill McLaren with mentoring his move into commentary, and his departure will leave the BBC searching for a long-term replacement voice on its flagship rugby coverage.