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Gareth Thomas

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Gareth Thomas, born on 25 July 1974 and nicknamed Alfie, is a Welsh former professional player who competed in both rugby union and rugby league and represented Wales in each code. In rugby union he played as a fullback, wing or centre for Bridgend, Cardiff, the Celtic Warriors, Toulouse, Cardiff Blues and Wales, winning the Heineken Cup with Toulouse in 2005. He was the first Wales player to appear in 100 test matches, and he stands among the leading international try scorers in the sport and among the highest try scorers for Wales. He captained the British and Irish Lions in the second and third tests of their 2005 tour of New Zealand after Brian O'Driscoll was injured. In 2010 he moved to rugby league with the Crusaders in Super League, won four rugby league caps for Wales and retired from playing in October 2011. In December 2009 he came out as gay, and he was later honoured for his influence.

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Birth Year
1974 1
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Competed In

Rugby World Cup, Competitions
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Six Nations Championship, Competitions
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On The Roster Of

Wales National Rugby Union Team, Teams and Clubs
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Plays

Rugby League, Sports
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Rugby Union, Sports
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Nationality

Wales

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is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league player
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    Gareth Thomas (born 25 July 1974) is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league player
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    is a Welsh former professional rugby union and rugby league player
  • Plays: Rugby League, Lead, rugby league
    He also won four rugby league caps for Wales, scoring three tries.
  • Competed In: Rugby World Cup, International career
    His 100th and last test match was in his team's defeat by Fiji in the 2007 World Cup.
  • Competed In: Six Nations Championship, International career, Six Nations
    Thomas was named as captain for Wales' final match in the 2007 Six Nations against England
  • On The Roster Of: Wales National Rugby Union Team, Lead, Wales
    he was the first Wales rugby union player to play in 100 test matches
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