Tomi Lewis Explained

Tomi Lewis
Fullname:Tomi Lewis
Birth Date:17 January 1999
Birth Place:Brecon, Wales
Weight:85kg (187lb)
School:Llandovery College
Currentclub:Scarlets
Position:Fullback
Wing
Years1:2017–2022
Clubs1:Llandovery RFC
Apps1:26
Points1:82
Years2:2018–2022
Clubs2:Scarlets
Apps2:2
Points2:5
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Ampthill
Apps3:1
Points3:10
Years4:2022
Clubs4:Llanelli
Apps4:1
Points4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Jersey Reds
Apps5:22
Points5:70
Years6:2023-
Clubs6:Scarlets
Apps6:10
Points6:10
Clubupdate:28 May 2024
Repyears1:2017
Repteam1:Wales U18
Repyears2:2018–2019
Repteam2:Wales U20
Repcaps2:9
Reppoints2:15
Repupdate:28 January 2024
Repsevensyears1:2017–2018
Repsevenscomp1:9

Tomi Lewis (born 17 January 1999) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Scarlets as a fullback or wing. Lewis has represented Wales 7s and Wales U20, most recently in the 2019 U20 Six Nations.

Professional career

Lewis attended Llandovery College, and played for their rugby team, while part of the Scarlets academy.[1] in 2017, Lewis was selected for Wales U18 on their tour to South Africa. Lewis was selected for Wales U20 for the 2018 Six Nations Under 20s Championship.[2] He was again selected for the tournament in 2019, as well as for the 2019 World Rugby Under 20 Championship, scoring three tries.[3] [4]

In addition to representing Wales at U18 and U20 levels, Lewis has represented Wales Sevens at numerous events, making his debut in 2017 at age 18, on the Dubai leg, scoring seven tries.[5] In total, he appeared in nine events for Wales Sevens.[6]

While part of the Scarlets academy, Lewis also played for local club Llandovery RFC.[7]

On 11 May 2018, Lewis made his debut for the Scarlets against the Dragons in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, starting at fullback and scoring a try.[8]

In January 2020, Lewis joined Ampthill on loan, for the remainder of the 2019–20 season, making five appearances and scoring twice during his time with the club.[9]

Lewis signed a new contract with the Scarlets in August 2020, but soon after suffered a serious knee injury in training.[10] [11] Lewis did not return to the field until January 2022, appearing for Llanelli and Llandovery after his recovery.[12]

Lewis was released by the Scarlets at the end of the 2021–22 season, and subsequently joined the Jersey Reds for the 2022–23 season.[13]

On 25 April 2023, the Scarlets announced that Lewis would rejoin the club ahead of the 2023–24 season.[14] Lewis made his league debut on 18 November 2023, starting against Leinster.[15]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2 August 2017 . Principality Premiership pre-season round-up . 25 April 2023 . Welsh Rugby Union.
  2. Web site: 22 January 2018 . Ex-pupils selected for Wales' Six Nations squad . 25 April 2023 . South Wales Guardian.
  3. Web site: 21 January 2019 . Wales announce U20 Six Nations squad . 25 April 2023 . Six Nations Rugby.
  4. Web site: Tomi Lewis . 25 April 2023 . Welsh Rugby Union.
  5. Web site: 7 December 2017 . Dream debut for Wales prodigy Lewis World Rugby . 25 April 2023 . www.world.rugby.
  6. Web site: Tomi Lewis . 25 April 2023 . Welsh Rugby Union.
  7. Web site: 16 May 2022 . Scarlets confirm 2021-22 player departures . 25 April 2023 . Scarlets Rugby.
  8. Web site: 11 May 2018 . Match Report: Dragons 23 Scarlets 18 . 25 April 2023 . Premiership Rugby.
  9. Web site: Miller . Kevin . 30 January 2022 . Lewis joins Ampthill from Scarlets! . 25 April 2023 . Ampthill Rugby.
  10. Web site: 18 August 2020 . Flyer Lewis signs for Scarlets - Welsh Rugby Union . 25 April 2023 . Welsh Rugby Union.
  11. Web site: 25 September 2020 . Injury update . 25 April 2023 . Scarlets Rugby.
  12. Web site: 2 January 2022 . Llanelli to welcome RGC to the Parc . 25 April 2023 . Llanelli RFC . en-US.
  13. Web site: Jersey Reds announce five new signings including Scarlets back Tomi Lewis. BBC Sport. 15 June 2022. 13 October 2022.
  14. News: 25 April 2023 . Wing Lewis returns to Scarlets from Jersey . BBC Sport . 25 April 2023.
  15. News: Scarlets' Wales centre Williams back at Leinster . 2024-01-21 . BBC Sport . en-GB.