Career
He managed the British Lions on their 1968 tour to South Africa and presided the RFU for a short time from 1981 to 1982. He became life president of Harlequins Rugby Club in 1991. "Wrecker", as he came to be known, led the Lions to South Africa in 1968 where they began their tour with 6 opening provincial wins.
The team continued a season of provincial games where they claimed 15 wins in 16 matches.
David"s youngest grandson Mark Tampin joined the Leeds Carnegie academy whilst playing on loan for Harrogate Reconstruction Finance Corporation for the 2010–2011 season.