Gwilym Wilkins Explained

Gwilym Wilkins
Birth Date:4 May 1967
Birth Place:Parramatta, Sydney, Australia
Relatives:Robyn Wilkins (daughter)
Position:Wing
Repyears1:1994
Repcaps1:1
Reppoints1:0

Gwilym Wilkins (born 4 May 1967) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]

A winger, Wilkins was capped once for Wales, against Tonga at Nuku A'lofa in 1994. He was one of four new Wales caps blooded in that game, with Wales claiming a record fifth successive away win.[2] His place on the tour only came about through an injury to Llanelli player Ian Jones, having not initially been named on the touring party.[3] He spent most of his career with Bridgend and Aberavon, but also had some experience of club rugby in Australia, where he had been born.[4]

Wilkins is the father of Wales player Robyn Wilkins.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Thomas . Simon . The obscure Wales rugby tourists many people have forgotten all about . . 15 May 2018 . en.
  2. News: Jenkins on target with six kick out of six . . 23 June 1994.
  3. News: Rugby Union: Wales are quick to replace their accident-prone tourists . . 27 May 1994 . en.
  4. News: Try ace injury . . 13 November 1989.
  5. News: Sands . Katie . The little girl with the Welsh international dad who grew up to play for Wales . WalesOnline . 8 February 2020 . en.