About Ollie Griffiths
Born 1995. Ollie Griffiths is a British rugby union player.
Oliver Griffiths (born 23 March 1995) is a former Welsh rugby union player who played for the Dragons regional team as a flanker.
Griffiths made his debut for the Newport Gwent Dragons regional team in 2014, having previously played for the Dragons academy, Cross Keys RFC, and Newport RFC. Griffiths was made Newport RFC’s youngest-ever captain.
Griffiths retired in 2024 due to being diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis.
International In May 2017, Griffiths was selected for the Wales national team summer 2017 tour of Samoa and Tonga.
Griffiths made his test debut off the bench against Tonga on 15 June 2017. He came off the bench in an uncapped match against the Barbarians.
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Who is Ollie Griffiths?
Welsh rugby union player
When was Ollie Griffiths born?
Ollie Griffiths was born on 23 March 1995 in Newport.
What is Ollie Griffiths's occupation?
Ollie Griffiths is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Ollie Griffiths?
Ollie Griffiths is British.
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