IT is 50 years since Billy Boston made the trip from Wales to Wigan but the name still resonates with the same shuddering authority.

The Welsh legend remains the outstanding player in rugby league, having scored 571 tries in first class matches -- the most by any British player.

In three seasons the winger scored 50 or more tries, with 60 in 1956-1957 in a phenomenal career which saw him expose and breakthrough the dark culture of racism with his luminary talents.

So when grandson Wes Davies decided he was to follow in his footsteps he knew he would one day have to step out of an all-consuming shadow.

Clearly when he began his rugby league career with Wigan as a winger, the expectations were unnaturally high. Davies not only looks and sounds like the legend, he has a striking resemblance to Boston in the way he glides past players at pace.

But, after leaving Wigan for Orrell last season, Davies is absolutely focused on making his own name in the sport. Via Salford Reds, the 25-year-old this week made the move back into union with Worcester. Some irony, therefore, that Davies will make his debut against the side which embodies the land of his grandad -- London Welsh.

"My grandad is a legend," said Davies. "It's the best way to sum him up. His contribution to rugby league was incredible.

"His try scoring record was just phenomenal and it's amazing to think how great a player he was.

"I haven't seen much of the footage because most of the tapes have now gone to charity but I've heard the stories of him carrying three or four players over the line and length of the field tries he scored. Everyone who saw him said he was breathtaking to watch.

"He was so strong and quick that it isn't surprising he scored so many tries."

Davies enjoys the family connection but it is understandable that the pressure put upon him has been uncomfortable at times. And with every new club comes greater expectations.

"People expect a lot from me because of my grandad," he said.

"But I'm my own player, my own character. That's what I still get labelled as -- Billy Boston's grandson. I'm very proud of what he did, though, so I will deal with that.

"As for playing wise, I just go out and play my own game. I don't listen to people and try and play like them.

"The only thing I've been told is that when I'm running in full motion it looks like I'm gliding and that's what they said he used to do. I don't think I've quite got his power though -- I've never taken three men over the line with me!"

"I'm a big believer that things happen for a reason and this move for me is a wonderful opportunity. Worcester is a top class set up and after spending just a few days here, you can see the ambition of the club.

"I'm ambitious of course. I want to play for my country and make my own name in the sport. For me, this move can only help me to do that."

As for his grandad, Davies doesn't think it will be too long before he makes an appearance at Sixways.

"I think he might pop down when I've settled in at Worcester.

"I'm sure he'll give me a few pointers to where I'm going wrong -- only if I ask though!"