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Gareth Thomas

b. 1993

Welsh rugby player, born 1993

Rugby union player
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About Gareth Thomas

Born 1993. Gareth Thomas is a British rugby union player.

Gareth Thomas (born 2 August 1993) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a prop for United Rugby Championship club Ospreys and the Wales national team.

Club career Thomas made his debut for the Ospreys regional team in 2014 having previously played for Carmarthen Quins, Llanelli RFC and Newcastle Emlyn RFC. He was also connected to the Scarlets region before joining the Ospreys.

His cousin is fellow Ospreys loosehead prop Steffan Thomas.

International career Thomas was selected in the Wales squad for the 2021 July rugby union tests and made his debut off the bench against Canada.

He was selected in the Wales squad for the 2021 Autumn Nations Series.

Thomas started all three tests against South Africa in 2022, and part of a famous first Welsh victory on South African soil.

Thomas was named in the squad for the 2026 Six Nations by Steve Tandy.

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Important facts

Born
2 August 1993, Newcastle Emlyn
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Rugby union player
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Ysgol Dyffryn Teifi

People in Gareth Thomas's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Gareth Thomas?

Welsh rugby player, born 1993

When was Gareth Thomas born?

Gareth Thomas was born on 2 August 1993 in Newcastle Emlyn.

What is Gareth Thomas's occupation?

Gareth Thomas is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Gareth Thomas?

Gareth Thomas is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gareth Thomas

· Wikidata: Q21623095

· DBpedia: Gareth Thomas (rugby union, born 1993)

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