About Dave Thomas
Lived 1941 – 2017 (aged 75). Dave Thomas was a rugby union player.
David Lynn Thomas (29 April 1941 — 3 January 2017) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born in Pontrhydyfen, Thomas was educated at Dyffryn Grammar School and Bridgend Technical College.
Thomas, a civil engineer by profession, played his early rugby with Maesteg but spent most of his career at Aberavon, for which he scored 92 tries. Capped once by Wales, Thomas got his opportunity during the 1961 Five Nations, appearing as a centre in a win over Ireland in Cardiff. He played an uncapped match against Fiji in 1964, crossing over for two tries in a Wales victory. After leaving Aberavon in 1968, Thomas returned to Maesteg and became club captain.
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Who was Dave Thomas?
Welsh international rugby union player
When was Dave Thomas born?
Dave Thomas was born on 29 April 1941 in Pontrhydyfen.
When did Dave Thomas die?
Dave Thomas died on 3 January 2017 in Bridgend.
What was Dave Thomas's occupation?
Dave Thomas was a rugby union player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dave Thomas (rugby union, born 1941)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Thomas. https://biography.guide/dave-thomas-rugby-union-player-1941/
MLA: "Dave Thomas." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-thomas-rugby-union-player-1941/.
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