Arwel Thomas Explained

Arwel Thomas
Birth Name:Arwel Camber Thomas
Birth Date:1974 11, df=y
Birth Place:Glanamman, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Height:1.73m (05.68feet)
Weight:72kg (159lb)
School:Cwmtawe Comprehensive School
Ru Position:Fly-half
Youthclubs1:Trebanos
Years1:1993–1994
Clubs1:Swansea
Apps1:1
Points1:0
Years2:1994–1995
Clubs2:Neath
Years3:1995–1996
Clubs3:Bristol
Years4:1996–2003
Clubs4:Swansea
Apps4:153
Points4:1,974
Years5:2003–2004
Clubs5:Pau
Years6:2004–2006
Clubs6:Llanelli Scarlets
Apps6:12
Points6:32
Years7:2004–2005
Clubs7:Llandovery
Apps7:1
Points7:0
Years8:2005
Clubs8:Harlequins
Apps8:4
Points8:30
Years9:2005–2006
Apps9:1
Years10:2005–2008
Clubs10:Neath
Repyears1:1996–2000
Repcaps1:23
Reppoints1:211

Arwel Camber Thomas (born 8 November 1974[1]) is a Welsh former professional rugby union player who played as a fly-half. Born in Trebanos in the Swansea Valley,[2] he played international rugby for Wales, earning 23 caps between 1996 and 2000. He played club rugby for Swansea, Neath, Bristol, Pau, the Llanelli Scarlets and Harlequins.[3]

Career

Thomas won his first of his 23 caps against Italy in 1996 when he replaced the injured Neil Jenkins in the starting line-up. He played club rugby for Swansea for seven years, scoring 1,974 points, including 39 tries. He turned down an offer to join Toulouse in 1999, and in 2005 he returned to Neath. In 2008 he announced his retirement from rugby after the 2008 Konica Minolta Cup final against Pontypridd.[4] Thomas later reversed his decision and was given the captaincy of Neath for the 2009–10 season.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/player/12156.html Arwel Thomas rugby profile
  2. Book: Davies, Lynn. Great Welsh Number 10s. Y Lolfa. 2013. 9781847717085. 155.
  3. https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/arwel-comforts-swansea-1285255.html Arwel comforts Swansea
  4. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/rugbynation/rugby-news/2008/05/16/final-showpiece-for-arwel-thomas-91466-20920291/ Final showpiece for Arwel Thomas
  5. http://www.neathrugby.co.uk/news/2009/08/27/arwel-to-captain-neath-in-200910/ Arwel to captain Neath in 2009/10