Welsh Rugby Players of All Time

Welsh rugby players have a long and proud tradition of competing at the highest level of the sport. Representing Wales in international competition, these players have helped to shape the history and culture of the nation’s rugby.

From the earliest days of the sport, Welsh players have been at the forefront of the international rugby scene, competing with and against some of the best players in the world. This list celebrates the achievements of the players who have proudly worn the Welsh jersey and represented their nation in the game of rugby.

1. J. P. R. Williams

Career

• Position(s): Full back, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1967–1968, 1967–1968, 1968–1976, 1969–1977, 1974, 1976–1990s, 1990s–2003: Bridgend, St. Mary's Hospital, London Welsh, Barbarians, Natal, Bridgend, Tondu: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1969–1981, 1971–1974: Wales, British Lions: 55, 8: (36), (3)
• Position(s): Full back

J. P. R. Williams is a Welsh surgeon and rugby union player who has had a long and successful career in both sports. 

He was born on 2 March 1949 in Bridgend, Wales and attended Brynteg Comprehensive School before going to University at St Mary's Hospital, London to study medicine.

After completing his medical training, Williams decided to pursue a career in rugby instead of continuing with traditional surgery routes and joined Bristol Rugby Club as a full back in 1967 where he quickly established himself as one of the best players in the country. 

In 1974 he moved to Sale Sharks where he would spend the next eleven seasons playing some of the most important matches for his team; including captaining them to victory in the European Cup Winners' Cup final against Brive FC in 1980 which made him their first English-born captain ever (he also played for Cardiff RFC from 1975 until 1983).

His international career began shortly after leaving Sale Sharks when he played for Wales against Scotland on 17 May 1979; making him one of only thirteen Welshmen ever inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame (the other two being Cliff Morgan and Gareth Edwards). 

Williams retired from professional rugby following Sale Sharks' relegation from Premiership football during the 1990–91 season but continued playing club cricket until 1996/97 when an injury forced him out of action once again.

This time ruling him out completely from all sporting activities apart from golfing which he enjoyed very much indeed. JPR remains involved with several charities throughout England including The Christie NHS Trust Appeal.

Helping raise over £1 million since its inception -and is currently honorary president of WRU Charitable Foundation (formerly known as Friends Of Swansea RU Charity).

Also Played For: british lions

2. Gerald Davies

Career

• Position(s): Wing/centre, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1960s, 1960s–1965, 1963–1966, 1965–1968, 1966–1977, 1968–1974, 1968–1971, 1974-1980s: Kidwelly, Llanelli, Loughborough Colleges, Cardiff, Barbarians, London Welsh, Cambridge University, Cardiff: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1966–1978, 1968–1971: Wales, British Lions: 46, 5: (72), 9
• Position(s): Wing/centre

Gerald Davies was born in 1945 and began his rugby career playing for Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Carmarthen. He went on to play for Loughborough College, where he studied geography and economics before attending Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

After graduating from Cambridge with a degree in geography, Gerald played professionally for Cardiff University between 1965-1968. In 1968 Gerald moved to England to take up a position as an economic adviser at the Department of Trade and Industry before becoming Welsh Rugby Union's National Development Manager in 1984.

In 1990 he was appointed Secretary General of the WRU where he served until 1997 when he became Chairman of BBC Wales Sport Ltd. In 2001 Gerald Davies was made a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to sport.

In Wales and has been awarded honorary degrees from several universities across Europe including Loughborough (2003), Swansea (2004), Bordeaux III (2005) Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse 4 e école de commerce et management (2006).

Gerald is also Chairman of The Prince’s Trust Cymru/Wales which helps young people who have disadvantages or no family support into employment or education programmes.

3. Gareth Edwards

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1966–1978: Cardiff RFC: 195: (426), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1967–1978, 1968–1974: Wales, British Lions: 53, 10: (88), (3)
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1966–1978: Cardiff RFC: 195: (426)

Gareth Edwards received a B.A. in Education from Cardiff College of Education in 1969, and an M.Ed from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth in 1973. He began his rugby union career with Swansea RFC before joining Newport RFC as player-coach in 1974 where he spent six seasons.

during this time he also served two terms on the Newport board between 1978 and 1982 In 1986 Gareth joined the Welsh National Team coaching staff under Clive Woodward; during his three year tenure Wales reached their first ever World Cup semi final (1991).

After leaving coaching he founded GED Productions Ltd., a video production company which has produced several successful advertising campaigns including those for Toyota Yaris, Lloyds TSB Bank and Bryntirion Cymru Whiskey amongst others Gareth was appointed CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2009 "for services to Rugby Union".

4. Mervyn Davies

Career

• Position(s): Number eight, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1968-1972, 1972-1976: London Welsh RFC, Swansea RFC, Barbarian F.C., Surrey: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1969–1976, 1971–1974: Wales, British Lions: 38, 8: 7, (0)
• Position(s): Number eight

Mervyn Davies was born in 1946 and played rugby union for Wales. He is most famous for his time at number eight, where he helped the Welsh national team win three consecutive Six Nations Championships from 1977 to 1979. Davies also represented England on one occasion, playing against Scotland in 1976. 

After retiring from international play, Mervyn Davies went on to become a successful coach, leading Cardiff Blues RFC to victory in the Celtic League Championship in 1995 and 1997 as well as coaching Wales during their 2001 Rugby World Cup campaign which ended with a loss to Australia.

Mervyn Davies passed away aged 65 after a long battle with cancer. Mervyn Davies was born in Swansea, Wales on May 2nd, 1946. He earned his first cap for Wales against Scotland in 1971 and went on to make 38 appearances for the national side between 1969-1976. 

Davies played club rugby with Swansea RFC before joining London Welsh RFC in 1968 where he would spend 10 seasons as a player and captain.

After retiring from playing, Mervyn became Director of Rugby at Surrey from 1992-1997 before returning to London Welsh once again as their chief executive officer from 1998 until.

He is retirement in 2009. Mervyn has been inducted into both the British & Irish Lions Hall of Fame and the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame and is currently Chairman of WRU Sport Advisory Board (WSB).

5. Barry John

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1962–64, 1964–67, 1967–72, 1966–70: Cefneithin RFC, Llanelli RFC, Cardiff RFC, Barbarian F.C.: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1966–72, 1968–71: Wales, British Lions: 25, 5: (90), (30)
• Position(s): Fly-half

Barry John was born on 6 January 1945 in Cefneithin, Wales. BarryJohn played fly-half for Trinity College, Carmarthen and represented Wales at international level.

He is married to Janet and has four children. In his rugby career he played for Llanelli RFC before moving to Swansea RFC where he still plays as a forward or Number 8 (alternate).

Barry John is known for his accurate passing and strong running game which makes him an effective Fly-half carrier of the ball upfield in attack positions Barry John was born in Bridgend, Wales on November 9th, 1956.

Barry John is a retired Welsh international rugby player who played for the national team from 1966-1972 and was part of the British Lions squad that toured South Africa in 1968. 

After retiring as a player, Barry John became an England assistant coach under Sir Clive Woodward and then Director of Rugby at Bath Rugby before taking over as head coach of Leicester Tigers in 2006 where he led them to their first ever Premiership title in 2013/14 season.

Barry John has also been appointed Head Coach of Wales for 2019 World Cup qualifying campaign which will be his second stint with the country's senior side after leading them during Euro 2016 qualifying process. 

He is married to Caroline and they have two daughters together, Sienna (born 1989) and Savannah (born 1994).

6. Phil Bennett

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Felinfoel RFC: : (), 1966–1981: Llanelli RFC: 414: (2,535), 1970–1980: Barbarians: 20: (181), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1969–1978: Wales: 29: (166), 1974–1977: British Lions: 8: (44)
• Position(s): Fly-half

Phil Bennett was an accomplished rugby union player who represented Wales at international level. He played for both club and country over a number of years, amassing more than 200 appearances in total.

After retiring from playing, he became a coach and helped guide his former team, Carmarthenshire to the Welsh Cup final in 2005. Bennett passed away aged 73 after a long battle with cancer. Phil Bennett is a Welsh fly-half who has played for both Llanelli RFC and Barbarians.

He made his international debut in 1969 and went on to play 29 times for Wales, scoring 166 points. In 1980 he left the Welsh side to join Felinfoel RFC where he stayed until 1981, helping them win promotion to Division Two of the Rugby Union Championship three times during that time.

After leaving Felinfoel Bennett joined Barrow Raiders as their first team coach before moving onto become head coach of Hull Fosse in 2003 where he led them to two successive National League titles before stepping down at the end of 2006 season after five years in charge.

7. Ieuan Evans

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Carmarthen Quins RFC, Llanelli RFC, Bath, Barbarian F.C.: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1987–1998, 1989–1997: Wales, British and Irish Lions: 72, 7: (157), (4)
• Position(s): Wing

Ieuan Evans was born on 21 March 1964 in Pontarddulais, Wales. He attended Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and then studied at Salford University. Ieuan played rugby union for Welsh region Scarlets and England before retiring in 2006 due to a knee injury sustained during the 2003 World Cup campaign.

In 2007, he was awarded an MBE for services to sport. Since retirement from playing, Ieuan has worked as a pundit for BBC Wales and ITV Sportsworld Rugby coverage of international matches. 

He is married with three children and lives in Cardiff, Wales. In 2013, he published his autobiography "Rugby: My Life".

Ieuan Evans started playing rugby union at the age of 12, when he joined his local club Carmarthen Quins RFC. He made his first-team debut for the club in 1987 and went on to make over 200 appearances for them during a 17-year career. 

In 1998, Ieuan Evans was called up to play for Wales national team and went on to represent them at international level until 2003.

He also played 11 games for the British and Irish Lions during their 1997 tour of South Africa and helped lead Wales to victory in the 1999 World Cup campaign. 

After retiring from professional rugby league, Ieuan Evans has since become involved in coaching both youth teams and senior sides within Carmarthenshire County Rugby Union Football Club (CCRFC). 

In 2017, he was appointed head coach of Llanelli RFC side who are currently competing in Welsh Premiership Division 1B.

8. Graham Price

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Pontypool RFC, Barbarian F.C., Monmouthshire County RFC: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1975–1983, 1977–1983: Wales, British Lions: 41, 12: 8, (4)
• Position(s): Prop

Graham Price is a 71 year old prop who has played for clubs such as Crewe and Alsager College, Nash College, University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST) in Wales, and most recently Bristol Rugby.

He started playing rugby union at West Monmouth Grammar School before moving on to Crewe and Alsager College where he made his first-team debut in 1969. In 1971, he joined UWIST where he became captain of the team in 1976.

During his time there, UWIST won the Welsh Cup twice (1976 & 1977). After leaving UWIST, Graham spent two seasons with Newport Rugby Club before returning to Bristol Rugby club in 1983 where he would stay until retiring from professional rugby league at the end of the 1995 season.

He was awarded an MBE for services to rugby during 2002 after being nominated by then England Captain Brian Noble . Outside of rugby union, Graham is married with three children and runs a construction company called G&G Builders Ltd based in Gloucestershire countryside.

9. Alun Wyn Jones

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Ospreys, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004–2006: Swansea: 35: (15), 2005–: Ospreys: 257: (120), , Correct as of 9 October 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005–2006: Wales U21: 20: (5), 2006–: Wales: 155: (45), 2009, 2013,, 2017, 2021: British & Irish Lions: 12[2]: (0), , Correct as of 26 November 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2004–2006: Swansea: 35: (15)
• 2005–: Ospreys: 257: (120)
• Correct as of 9 October 2022

Alun Wyn Jones is a Welsh rugby union player who has played for the Ospreys and Wales. He was born in 1985 in Swansea, Wales and attended Llandovery College before going on to study at Swansea University.

Jones made his debut for the Ospreys during the 2003–04 season and has since gone on to make over 190 appearances for them, scoring 24 tries along the way. In 2008 he signed with Harlequins RFC where he would play until 2013 when he retired from professional rugby due to injury.

 After retirement from playing professionally, Alun Wyn Jones became an ambassador for charity Rugby For All which aims to promote physical activity amongst young people across Europe.

As of January 2019, Alun Wyn Jones is currently an ambassador for Cardiff Blues Rugby Club

Alun Wyn Jones began his senior rugby career with Swansea in 2004. He went on to play for Ospreys, where he was a regular member of the team from 2005 until his retirement in 2022.

 Jones has represented Wales at U21 level and made two appearances for the British & Irish Lions during his international career. Alun Wyn Jones is currently retired from playing but remains an influential figure within Welsh rugby union circles.

Also Played For: six nations championship, rugby world cup

10. Warren Gatland

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, All Black No.: 892, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1986–1994: Waikato: 140: (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1988–1991: New Zealand: 17: (0), Teams coached, Years: Team, 1989–1994: Galwegians RFC, 1994–1996: Thames Valley (assistant), 1996–1998: Connacht, 1998–2001: Ireland, 2002–2005: London Wasps, 2005–2007: Waikato, 2006–2007: Chiefs (technical advisor), 2007–2019: Wales, 2009: British & Irish Lions (assistant), 2013–: British & Irish Lions, 2020–2021: Chiefs, 2021–2022: Chiefs (director of rugby), 2022–: Wales
• Position(s): Hooker
• All Black No.: 892

Warren Gatland is a rugby union coach and administrator who has been successful in leading Wales to victory in the past two Rugby World Cups. Gatland was born on September 17, 1963, in Hamilton, New Zealand.

He attended Hamilton Boys' High School before gaining admission to the University of Waikato where he played for the Waikato Rugby Union Club. 

Gatland made his international debut for New Zealand against Tonga in 1986 and went on to play 140 matches for his country between 1986 and 1994, scoring 64 points (including 12 tries).

In 1995, he moved to England where he joined Bath RFC as a player/coach; during his time with Bath RFC he helped them reach the European Cup final in 1997 which they lost controversially to Cardiff Blues. 

After leaving Bath RFC at the end of 1998 season, Gatland joined Welsh side Swansea Tigers as their head coach and director of rugby; under his guidance, they reached three consecutive Pro12 finals but were unable or unwilling to win any silverware aside from achieving third place twice (2004–2006).

Following an unsuccessful five-year stint at Swansea Tigers that ended with relegation back down into Division One following 2007–08 season.

Gatland returned home to take up the role of head coach of Wales national team starting from June 2009 after impressing then-Scotland boss Andy Robinson during an observer's match.

Under his leadership Wales qualified for their first ever Six Nations Grand Final since 1984[4] and won their first championship title since 1971 by defeating France 31–23 at Twickenham Stadium.[5][6] They repeated this success by beating Italy 34-16 later that year.

Thus becoming only second nation ever – after Australia - unbeaten throughout a entire tournament cycle comprising four tests (Rugby Championship), sevens & tenures at all levels including interim management when coaching teams competing overseas such as USA Sevens squad while working full time outside sport.

Resulting again winning The Triple Crown Trophy awarded jointly by IRB International Board members – players’ association Wallabies NZRA RFU Council.

His contract was extended until 2016 following these successes however resigned due not wanting distraction off outcome being achieved rather than managerial reasons despite stating "I have enjoyed my time enormously" 2017.

11. Louis Rees-Zammit

Career

• Position(s) Wing, Current team Gloucester, Youth career,   Cardiff Blues[2],   Hartpury College[2], Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2018– Gloucester 51 (155), , Correct as of 7 May 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2019 Wales U18 5 (20), 2020– Wales 17 (40), 2021 British & Irish Lions 0 (0), , Correct as of 20:21, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Gloucester
•  : Cardiff Blues[2]
•  : Hartpury College[2]
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–: Gloucester: 51: (155)
• Correct as of 7 May 2022

Louis Rees-Zammit is a Welsh rugby union player currently playing for Gloucester. Louis was born in 2001 and started playing rugby union at the age of seven for Cardiff Blues.

He made his senior debut for Gloucester in the 2017 Heineken Cup. Louis has represented Wales at under-16, under-18 and under-20 levels. Louis is a winger and is known for his speed and attacking play.

Louis is a graduate of The Cathedral School and Hartpury College. Louis is hoping to win a place in the Welsh national team for the 2019 World Cup. Louis is a fan of Tottenham Hotspur. Louis is married and has two children.

Louis Rees-Zammit is a rugby union player who has played for Gloucester Rugby since the 2018–19 season. He has represented Wales at U18 level and was a member of the Welsh national rugby union team which competed in the 2020–21 Six Nations Championship.

He made his debut for the British and Irish Lions in 2021, but failed to feature in any matches. Louis Rees-Zammit is a graduate of Hartpury College, where he studied maths and physics. He is a keen cyclist and completed the London-Surrey 100 cycle race in 2018.

He is currently in his third year of a rugby coaching qualification at Gloucester Rugby. Louis Rees-Zammit is a keen supporter of Gloucester Rugby's academy and has helped to develop young players at the club.

Also Played For: england rugby

12. Shane Williams

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Scrum-half, Youth career, ?–1998: Amman United, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1998–2003: Neath: 129: (612), 2003–2012: Ospreys: 141: (293), 2012–2015: Mitsubishi: 10: (30), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2000–2011: Wales: 87: (290), 2005–2013: British & Irish Lions: 4: (10)
• Position(s): Wing, Scrum-half
• ?–1998: Amman United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1998–2003: Neath: 129: (612)
• 2003–2012: Ospreys: 141: (293)
• 2012–2015: Mitsubishi: 10: (30)

Shane Williams played rugby union for Wales and was a prolific scorer. He was awarded an MBE in 2008 for his services to rugby. Williams has been married to his wife, Elen, since 2001.

Williams has two children, a son, Rhys, and a daughter, Arian. Williams is currently a pundit for ITV. Shane Williams is a Welsh international rugby player who has played for both Wales and the British and Irish Lions.

Williams began his rugby career with Amman United, before moving to Neath in 1998. Williams was a key player for Neath in their 2002 Welsh Cup victory. Williams joined Ospreys in 2003 and went on to make 141 appearances for the club.

Williams made his Test debut for Wales in 2000 and has since played 87 games for his country. Williams played a key part in the Ospreys' 2007 Celtic League victory. Williams left Ospreys in 2012 after 11 years with the club, joining Mitsubishi.

Williams made his Japanese debut in October 2012 and played 10 games for the team before retiring in 2015. Williams was named IRB Player of the Year in 2007 and 2011.

13. Leigh Halfpenny

Cardiff Rugby

Career

• Position(s) Fullback, Wing, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2006 Neath 2 (0), 2007–2008 Cardiff RFC 21 (184), 2008–2014 Cardiff Blues 87 (568), 2014–2017 Toulon 40 (544), 2017– Scarlets 47 (448), , Correct as of 25 April 2021, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), Wales U16 , Wales U18 , 2007 Wales U19 5 (57), 2008 Wales U20 9 (90), 2008– Wales 96 (778), 2009, 2013, 2017 British & Irish Lions 4 (49), , Correct as of 21:02, 13 February 2021 (UTC)
• Position(s): Fullback, Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2006: Neath: 2: (0)
• 2007–2008: Cardiff RFC: 21: (184)
• 2008–2014: Cardiff Blues: 87: (568)
• 2014–2017: Toulon: 40: (544)
• 2017–: Scarlets: 47: (448)
• Correct as of 25 April 2021

Leigh Halfpenny first played rugby union when he was just nine years old, and quickly developed a love for the sport. Halfpenny made his debut for Neath in 2006, and went on to play for Cardiff RFC for two seasons.

Halfpenny is a fullback, and is renowned for his speed and athleticism on the pitch. Halfpenny has represented Wales on several occasions, and has now cemented himself as one of the country's most promising young rugby union players.

In 2012, Halfpenny was named the Welsh Rugby Union's Young Player of the Year. In 2013, Halfpenny joined Toulon in the French Top 14 rugby union league. 

Halfpenny is currently contracted to Toulon until the end of the 2016–17 season. In February of 2017, Halfpenny was named in Wales' squad for the 2017 Six Nations Championship.

Leigh Halfpenny is a world-class rugby player, and is sure to continue his success in the sport.

14. Taulupe Faletau

Bath Rugby

Career

• Position(s) Number 8, Flanker, Current team Cardiff, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2009–2016 Newport Gwent Dragons 110 (50), 2009–2010 →Cross Keys (loan) 11 (10), 2009 →Newport RFC (loan) 2 (0), 2016–2022 Bath 71 (50), 2022– Cardiff 4 (0), , Correct as of 27 June 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2010 Wales U20 3 (0), 2011– Wales 95 (50), 2013, 2017, 2021 British & Irish Lions 5 (5), , Correct as of 14:34, 23 November 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Number 8, Flanker
• Current team: Cardiff
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2009–2016: Newport Gwent Dragons: 110: (50)
• 2009–2010: →Cross Keys (loan): 11: (10)
• 2009: →Newport RFC (loan): 2: (0)
• 2016–2022: Bath: 71: (50)
• 2022–: Cardiff: 4: (0)
• Correct as of 27 June 2022

Taulupe Faletau is a Welsh international rugby union player. He played for Cardiff in the Pro12 and the European Rugby Champions Cup. 

Faletau was born in Tonga and played rugby union for Pontygof Primary School and Ebbw Vale Trevethin Community School before joining South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

Faletau made his debut for Wales in 2010 and has since played at number 8 for the national team. Faletau was part of the Wales team that won the Six Nations Championship in 2013.

 Faletau moved to Cardiff in 2014 and has since played in the Pro12 and the European Rugby Champions Cup. Faletau has been capped 51 times by Wales and was named in the squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Faletau has signed a new contract with Cardiff that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2020-21 season. Faletau is married and has two children.

15. Dan Biggar

Wales national rugby union team

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Youth career, Gorseinon, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007–2008: Swansea: 13: (129), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–: Ospreys, Northampton Saints, Toulon: 221, 70, 3: (2,199), (616), (22), , Correct as of 17 December 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008, 2008–, 2017, 2021: Wales U20, Wales, British & Irish Lions: 9, 102, 3: (37), (583), (23), , Correct as of 13 July 2022
• Position(s): Fly-half
• Gorseinon
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2007–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–: Ospreys, Northampton Saints, Toulon: 221, 70, 3: (2,199), (616), (22)
• Correct as of 17 December 2022

Dan Biggar is a Welsh rugby union fly-half who has played for Swansea since 2007. Biggar made his senior debut for Swansea in 2007 and has since played over 150 matches for the club, scoring 129 points.

Biggar represented Wales at Under-18, Under-19, and Under-21 levels before making his full international debut in 2011. He has since been a regular member of the Wales team, playing in all six of their World Cup campaigns.

Biggar is a two-time Welsh Player of the Year and was named in the 2013 All- Welsh Team. In 2018, Biggar moved to Racing 92 in France, signing a three-year contract. Dan Biggar is married to his wife, Hayley, and they have two children.

He is a Welsh rugby union international and is currently playing for Racing 92. Dan Biggar is a Welsh international rugby player who has played for Northampton Saints and Wales. 

He has represented Wales at under-20 level and was a member of the Welsh national rugby team that won the 2017 Six Nations Championship.

He has also been a part of the Welsh national rugby team that won the British & Irish Lions trophy in 2017. He is a dynamic and powerful ball carrier who is a valuable member of both his club and national rugby teams. 

He is a reliable player who is a key member of both his club and national rugby teams. He is a hardworking player who is always looking to make a contribution to his team.

He is a highly rated player who is expected to continue making a significant contribution to his team in the future. 

He is a talented player who is capable of making a significant contribution to his team on any given day. He is a solid player who is a valuable member of both his club and national rugby teams.

Also Played For: rc toulonnais rugby, rugby world cup front row

16. Martyn Williams

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1994–1999, 1999–2003, 2003-2012: Pontypridd, Cardiff RFC, Cardiff Blues: 98, 83, 143: (?), (60), (90), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996–2012, 2001, 2005, 2009: Wales, British & Irish Lions: 100, 4: (73), (0)
• Position(s): Flanker
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1994–1999, 1999–2003, 2003-2012: Pontypridd, Cardiff RFC, Cardiff Blues: 98, 83, 143: (?), (60), (90)

Williams was born in Pontypridd, Wales in 1975. He first played rugby union for Coedylan Comprehensive School before joining the Welsh national team in 1994.

Williams had a successful rugby union career, playing for both Wales and the British and Irish Lions. He retired from rugby in 2009 after a 15-year career. Williams is currently the head coach of the Welsh national rugby union team.

Williams has been awarded the MBE (Member of the British Empire) in the 2017 Queen's Birthday Honours. Williams is married and has two children. Williams is a business owner and is also the founder and chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union's Professional Game Board.

Williams is considered one of the greatest flankers in Welsh rugby history. Williams was born in Pontypridd in Wales in 1986. 

He started playing rugby at a young age and went on to play for Cardiff RFC and then Cardiff Blues. Williams has made over 100 appearances for Wales, including appearances in both the Rugby World Cup and the European Championship.

Williams has also represented Wales in the British and Irish Lions and was part of the team that won the tour of New Zealand in 2005. Williams retired from rugby in 2012, but continues to play for Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premier Division. 

Williams is a keen sportsman and also competes in athletics and table tennis. Williams has been married to his wife, Siwan, since 2011. Williams has two sons, Rhys and Aidan, and a daughter, Lillie. Williams is currently a rugby commentator for BBC Wales.

17. Jac Morgan

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Ospreys, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019–2021, 2021–: Scarlets, Ospreys: 19, 25: 20), (15, , Correct as of 23 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2020: Wales U20: 15: (20), 2022–: Wales: 5: (20)
• Position(s): Flanker
• Current team: Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2019–2021, 2021–: Scarlets, Ospreys: 19, 25: 20), (15
• Correct as of 23 January 2023

Jac Morgan was born in 2000 in Sketty, Wales and started playing rugby union when he was eight. He attended Ysgol Dyffryn Aman and played for the school's rugby team.

Morgan made his senior debut for the Ospreys in 2016 and has since played a total of 38 matches for the Welsh side. 

Morgan has been a regular member of the Welsh national side since making his debut in 2016 and was part of the team that won the World Rugby Under 20 Championship in 2017.

In 2019, Morgan was selected for the Welsh national team for their tour of New Zealand and played in all three of their test matches. Morgan is a flanker and is known for his speed and tackle. 

Morgan is a Wales international and has been called up for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Morgan has signed a new contract with the Ospreys that will keep him with the Welsh side until at least 2021.

Jac Morgan is a promising young player who is likely to continue playing rugby for many years to come.

18. George North

Career

• Position(s) Wing / Centre, Youth career, Llangefni, Pwllheli, Rhyl, Amateur team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2010 Llandovery 4 (5), Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2010–2013 Scarlets 42 (70), 2013–2018 Northampton Saints 90 (190), 2018– Ospreys 26 (55), , Correct as of 19 May 2021, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), Wales U16 , Wales U18 , 2010– Wales 109 (215), 2013– British & Irish Lions 3 (10), , Correct as of 02:02, 13 July 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Wing / Centre
• Llangefni
• Pwllheli
• Rhyl
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2010–2013: Scarlets: 42: (70)
• 2013–2018: Northampton Saints: 90: (190)
• 2018–: Ospreys: 26: (55)
• Correct as of 19 May 2021

George North is a Welsh international rugby union player who currently plays for the Northampton Saints in the English Premiership. North was born in Norfolk, England and played rugby union for Llangefni, Pwllheli, Rhyl and Swansea RFC as a youth.

He made his senior debut for Wales in 2013 and has since played at every level of the game for his country, including appearances in the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups. North is a wing or centre and is renowned for his speed, acceleration and power.

North is married to Georgina and the couple have two young children. North is a regular contributor to the Northampton Saints' online magazine, Saints Player. North is an ambassador for the Welsh Rugby Union and has undertaken work with the charity Aidan Jones' Fight for Life.

In 2018, North was named the Guinness International Player of the Year. North is a qualified engineer and has worked as a project manager for a construction company.

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19. Gareth Thomas

Fullback

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Centre, Second-row, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010–11: Crusaders RL: 31: (28), , Correct as of 9 July 2011, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Wales: 4: (12), , Correct as of 23 October 2010
• Position(s): Wing, Centre, Second-row
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2010–11: Crusaders RL: 31: (28)
• Correct as of 9 July 2011
• Position(s): Fullback, Wing, Centre, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Pencoed: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1994–1997: Bridgend: 69: (175), 1997–2001: Cardiff RFC: 76: (220), 2001–2003: Bridgend: 43: (90), 2003–2004: Celtic Warriors: 12: (30), 2004–2007: Toulouse: 61: (100), 2007–2010: Cardiff Blues: 60: (60), , Correct as of 6 February 2010, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), –: Wales Youth: : , –: Wales U21: : , –: Wales A: : , 1995–2007: Wales: 100: (200), 2005: British & Irish Lions: 3: (5), , Correct as of 1 June 2008, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, : Wales: :
• Position(s): Fullback, Wing, Centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1994–1997: Bridgend: 69: (175)
• 1997–2001: Cardiff RFC: 76: (220)
• 2001–2003: Bridgend: 43: (90)
• 2003–2004: Celtic Warriors: 12: (30)
• 2004–2007: Toulouse: 61: (100)
• 2007–2010: Cardiff Blues: 60: (60)
• Correct as of 6 February 2010

Gareth Thomas is a Welsh rugby league footballer who has played for the Crusaders in the NRL. He was born in Wales and started his career with the Crusaders in the NRL.

He has also played for Wales in international football. In 2011, he was made a CBE for services to rugby league. Gareth Thomas is currently retired from professional rugby league and is now a commentator for the UK television channel, ITV.

Gareth Thomas is a Welsh rugby union full-back who has played for Cardiff Blues and Toulouse in the professional leagues. Thomas made his debut for Cardiff Blues in 2001 and quickly became a key player for the side, helping them win the Welsh Cup in 2003.

In 2007, Thomas joined Toulouse and went on to make 61 appearances for the club, helping them to win the French Top 14 title in 2009. Thomas has also represented Wales at international level, making his debut in 2003 and playing at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Thomas retired from professional rugby in 2010 and has since moved into coaching, becoming the head coach of Bridgend RFC. 

Thomas is currently the head coach of the Wales under-20 side. Gareth Thomas is a Welsh rugby union full-back who has played for Cardiff Blues and Toulouse in the professional leagues.

Thomas made his debut for Cardiff Blues in 2001 and quickly became a key player for the side, helping them win the Welsh Cup in 2003. In 2007, Thomas joined Toulouse and went on to make 61 appearances for the club, helping them to win the French Top 14 title in 2009. 

Thomas has also represented Wales at international level, making his debut in 2003 and playing at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.

Thomas retired from professional rugby in 2010 and has since moved into coaching, becoming the head coach of Bridgend RFC. Thomas is currently the head coach of the Wales under-20 side.

20. Jonathan Davies

Jonathan Davies is a Welsh rugby union player and former fly-half. Davies played for Carmarthenshire and Swansea RFC before joining Leicester Tigers in 1988.

Davies won 8 caps for Wales, scoring 124 points. Davies retired in 2002, but returned to playing for Leicester Tigers in 2006. Davies was made an OBE in the 2002 Queen's Birthday Honours.

Davies is the father of Wales international rugby union player George Davies. Davies was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. Davies was released from Leicester Tigers in December 2015, after 17 years with the club.

Davies is now the head coach of the Carmarthen Quins. Jonathan Davies was born on January 25, 1981 in Neath, Wales. Davies started playing rugby league at the age of eight for his local team, Neath. Davies made his professional debut with Widnes in 1989, before joining Canterbury Bulldogs in 1991.

Davies then spent five years with Warrington, before moving to North Queensland Cowboys in 1995. Davies has since played for the Cardiff Blues and Wales, as well as captaining his country. 

Davies has won two Super League titles and two Challenge Cups with Warrington, as well as a Rugby League World Cup with Wales.

Davies is a three-time Super League Most Valuable Player and four-time Challenge Cup winner. Davies has been named in the Wales squad for the 2019 World Cup. Davies is one of the most successful rugby league players of all time.

21. Ken Owens

Hooker

Career

• Position(s) Hooker, Current team Scarlets, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), Carmarthen Athletic (), UWIC (), 2006–2008 Llanelli RFC 11 (15), 2006– Scarlets 270 (110), 2010 Carmarthen Quins 1 (0), 2022 Carmarthen Quins 1 (0), , Correct as of 23:53, 28 January 2023 (UTC), , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2006 Wales U19 2 (5), 2011– Wales 86 (25), 2017–2021 British & Irish Lions 5 (5), , Correct as of 14:38, 23 November 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Hooker
• Current team: Scarlets
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• : Carmarthen Athletic: : ()
• : UWIC: : ()
• 2006–2008: Llanelli RFC: 11: (15)
• 2006–: Scarlets: 270: (110)
• 2010: Carmarthen Quins: 1: (0)
• 2022: Carmarthen Quins: 1: (0)
• Correct as of 23:53, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Ken Owens first came to prominence in rugby union as a hooker for the Scarlets. He has since played for Wales and is currently a senior player for the Scarlets.

Owens has been a regular part of the Welsh team since 2009, and has since made over 100 appearances for his country. Owens is known for his accurate passing and strong scrummaging abilities, which have helped him to be a regular starter for the Scarlets.

Owens is also a dangerous goal-kicker, having scored over 100 points for the Scarlets in his career. Owens is one of the most experienced players in the Welsh squad, and is likely to feature prominently in their upcoming Rugby World Cup campaign. Owens is married and has two children.

Owens is a dedicated family man, and is often seen out and about with his children in Carmarthen. 

Owens is a popular figure in the Welsh rugby community, and is well-respected for his work ethic and leadership qualities. Owens is likely to continue playing rugby at the highest level for many years to come.

22. Justin Tipuric

Flanker

Career

• Position(s) Openside Flanker, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2007–2011 Aberavon RFC 32 (20), Provincial / State sides, Years Team Apps (Points), 2009– Ospreys 168 (145), , Correct as of 15 April 2017, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2008–2009, 2011–, 2013, 2017, 2021 Wales U20, Wales, British & Irish Lions 15, 88, 1 (35), (50), (0), , Correct as of 14:36, 23 November 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Openside Flanker
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2007–2011: Aberavon RFC: 32: (20)

Justin Tipuric was born in Alltwen, Neath Port Talbot, Wales on 6 August 1989. Tipuric started playing rugby at the age of six and quickly progressed through the ranks.

He made his debut for Aberavon RFC in 2007 and quickly became a key figure for the side. In 2011, Tipuric joined Cardiff Blues and has since established himself as a first-team regular.

Tipuric has represented Wales at both regional and international level and is currently a member of the Lions squad. Justin Tipuric is a powerful openside flanker and is a consistent performer for both his club and country.

Tipuric is a Wales international and has been a regular for the Ospreys since 2008. He has represented Wales at U20 level, and was part of the team that won the 2011 World Rugby U20 Championship. He has also played for the British & Irish Lions, making his debut in 2013.

Tipuric is a powerful and hard-working midfielder, and is a key player for the Ospreys. He has been nominated for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award twice, in 2013 and 2017. Tipuric is a fan favourite at the Ospreys, and is highly respected within the Welsh rugby community.

He is due to retire from rugby in 2022, and will be remembered as one of the most successful Welsh players of all time.

23. Joe Hawkins

Career

• Position(s): Centre, Youth career, Pontardawe RFC, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–: Ospreys: 21: (10), , Correct as of 27 November 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–2022: Wales U20s: 15: (11), 2022–: Wales: 1: (0), , Correct as of 27 November 2022
• Position(s): Centre
• Pontardawe RFC
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2020–: Ospreys: 21: (10)
• Correct as of 27 November 2022

Joe Hawkins is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a centre. He first played rugby union at Cwmtawe Community School, before going on to Neath Port Talbot College to study Business and Sport.

Hawkins made his debut for Neath Port Talbot in the 2015–16 season, and has since played for the Welsh national team. He has been a regular member of the national team since making his debut in 2015, and has also represented Wales at under-18, under-20, and under-23 levels.

Hawkins has been a key player for Neath Port Talbot in the Welsh Premier Division, and has helped the club reach the Welsh Cup final in 2017. 

Hawkins has also played for the Welsh national team in the European Nations Cup and the Six Nations Championship. He is a central midfielder, and is known for his strong running and passing.

Hawkins has been described as a "talented player with a bright future", and is seen as a potential captain of the Welsh national team. Hawkins is a Welsh international and was named in the Welsh squad for the 2018 Six Nations Championship.

24. Josh Adams

Career

• Position(s) Wing, Fullback, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2012–2015, 2015–2019, 2015–2016 Llanelli RFC, Worcester Warriors, → Cinderford (loan) 30, 59, 9 (49), (170), (25), , Correct as of 19 March 2019, , Provincial / State sides, Years Team Apps (Points), 2014–2015, 2019– Scarlets, Cardiff Rugby 1, 25 (0), (65), , Correct as of 08 June 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2014–2015, 2018–, 2021 Wales U20, Wales, British & Irish Lions 17, 44, 1 (40), (95), (0), , Correct as of 20:25, 4 July 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Wing, Fullback
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–2015, 2015–2019, 2015–2016: Llanelli RFC, Worcester Warriors, → Cinderford (loan): 30, 59, 9: (49), (170), (25)
• Correct as of 19 March 2019

Josh Adams was born on 21 April 1995 in Swansea, Wales and is a rugby union player who has played for Llanelli RFC and Worcester Warriors since 2012. Adams has been a fullback and wing for both teams and has made 59 appearances for Worcester Warriors over the course of three seasons.

Adams is a Wales cap and has also played for the Welsh national team at under-20, under-21 and senior levels. Adams has been on loan at Cinderford RFC since 2016, where he has made 30 appearances and scored 59 points. 

Josh Adams has had an impressive start to his rugby career, having played for the Welsh national team.

Adams has represented Wales at Under-18 and Under-20 level, and has also played for the Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premier Division. 

Adams made his debut for the Scarlets in the 2014–15 season, and has since made over 100 appearances for the Welsh regional side. In 2018, Adams was called up to the Ireland national team for the first time, and he made his debut against Italy.

Adams is a powerful runner, and has been praised for his tackling and ball-carrying ability. Adams is considered one of the best forwards in Welsh rugby and is expected to be a key player for the Scarlets in the upcoming season. 

Adams is a graduate of the University of Wales, Newport, and is currently studying for a Masters in Sports Science.

25. Wayne Pivac

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1985–1987: North Harbour: 24: (8), , Correct as of 05 December 2022, , Teams coached, Years: Team, 1997–1998: Northland, 1999–2003: Auckland, 2004–2007: Fiji, 2007–2008: North Harbour, 2012–2013: Auckland, 2014–2019: Scarlets, 2019–2022: Wales, , Correct as of 05 December 2022
• Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1985–1987: North Harbour: 24: (8)
• Correct as of 05 December 2022

Wayne Pivac is a retired New Zealand rugby union player. He played for North Harbour in the 1985-1987 seasons. Wayne Pivac was a lock and flanker. Wayne Pivac was born in Auckland, New Zealand in 1962.

Wayne Pivac played for North Harbour in the 1985-1987 seasons. Wayne Pivac scored 8 points in 24 matches for North Harbour. Wayne Pivac retired from rugby in 1987. Wayne Pivac is currently a coach for the Auckland Blues.

Wayne Pivac is married and has two children. Wayne Pivac is 60 years old. Wayne Pivac is a Welsh coach who is currently in charge of the Welsh national rugby team. Pivac has previously coached the Auckland and North Harbour rugby teams.

He has also worked as a player development officer with the Scarlets. Pivac is a highly experienced coach, having been in the game for over 30 years. 

He has been credited with helping to revive the fortunes of the Welsh national team. Pivac is a hard-working coach who is known for his innovative approach to the game.

He has a reputation for being a disciplinarian, and has a clear vision for his team. Pivac is a passionate coach, and he is known for his motivational speeches to his players. Pivac is a highly respected coach, and he is considered one of the best in the business.

26. Christ Tshiunza

Career

• Position(s) Lock, flanker, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2021– Exeter Chiefs 6 (0), , Correct as of 13 May 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2021–, 2021– Wales U20, Wales 4, 2 (5), (0), , Correct as of 20:21, 14 November 2021 (UTC)
• Position(s): Lock, flanker
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2021–: Exeter Chiefs: 6: (0)
• Correct as of 13 May 2022

Christ Tshiunza was born on 9 January 2002 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He started playing rugby union at the age of six and has since progressed through the ranks, playing for Exeter Chiefs in the Premiership.

Christ Tshiunza is a lock and flanker and is currently contracted to Exeter Chiefs. Christ Tshiunza has represented his country at international level on a number of occasions, most notably at the U20 World Cup in 2016. 

Christ Tshiunza is a hard-working and committed player who is looking to cement his place in the Exeter Chiefs squad for the future.

Christ Tshiunza is a Welsh footballer who plays as a defender for Welsh club Wrexham. Tshiunza has made four appearances for Wales' U20 team, most recently in a 2-0 victory over Italy in February 2021. 

Christ Tshiunza is a product of the Wrexham youth academy and made his first-team debut in the 2017-18 season. Tshiunza is a versatile defender, who can play anywhere across the back four.

Christ Tshiunza is a hard-working defender who is determined to improve his game every day. Christ Tshiunza is a popular player with his teammates and is always willing to give 100% for the club. 

Christ Tshiunza is an excellent defender who is always looking to make a crucial interception. Christ Tshiunza is a Welsh international and is looking to add to his three caps to date. 

Christ Tshiunza is a talented defender who is looking to push on and become a key player for the Welsh national team.

27. Dafydd Jenkins

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Exeter Chiefs, Youth career, Ospreys, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021–: Exeter Chiefs: 15: (0), , Correct as of 21 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021–2022: Wales U20: 4: (0), 2022–: Wales: 1: (0), , Correct as of 20 November 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Exeter Chiefs
• Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2021–: Exeter Chiefs: 15: (0)
• Correct as of 21 January 2023

Dafydd Jenkins is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for the Exeter Chiefs. He was born on 5 December 2002 in Bridgend, Wales. Jenkins began playing rugby union at a young age and attended Porthcawl Comprehensive School and Hartpury College.

Jenkins made his debut for the Exeter Chiefs in the 2017–18 season. He is known for his powerful running and lock play. Jenkins has been called up to the Welsh national team on multiple occasions. He is currently working on his PhD at the University of Exeter.

Jenkins is a powerful and agile player who is known for his running power and strong tackling. He is a motivated and hardworking player who is looking to continue his rugby career at the highest level. Dafydd Jenkins is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Exeter Chiefs in the English Premiership.

Jenkins made his senior debut for Wales in February 2021, coming on as a substitute in a 4-0 win over Scotland. Jenkins has represented Wales at Under-20 level, and played in the Junior World Rugby Championship in Spain in 2020. Jenkins was born in Cardiff, and played underage rugby for the Cardiff Blues.

Jenkins is a powerful scrum-half with a good passing range, and has been praised for his resilience and ability to take the tough knocks. 

Jenkins is contracted to the Exeter Chiefs until the end of the 2020-21 season. Jenkins is a Welsh citizen, and has represented Wales at under-19, under-21, and senior levels.

Jenkins is the son of former Wales international player Dafydd Jenkins. Jenkins is married with two children.

28. Nick Tompkins

Career

• Position(s) Centre, Amateur team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2014 Old Albanian RFC 2 (0), , Correct as of 1 September 2018, , Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2013–, 2020–2021 Saracens, Dragons (loan) 133, 14 (215), (5), , Correct as of 31 January 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), , 2014–2016, 2017, 2020– England U18, England U20, England Saxons, Wales , 12, ?, 18 , (15), (?), (15), , Correct as of 18:32, 28 February 2021 (UTC)
• Position(s): Centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2013–, 2020–2021: Saracens, Dragons (loan): 133, 14: (215), (5)
• Correct as of 31 January 2022

Nick Tompkins was born in 1995 in Sidcup, Kent, England. Nick Tompkins first played rugby union for Old Albanian RFC, and then signed for Saracens in 2013.

Nick Tompkins has played for Saracens since 2013, and has also had a loan spell at Dragons. Nick Tompkins has represented England at under-18, under-19, and under-20 level, and has also played for the England 7s team.

Nick Tompkins is a centre, and is known for his hard work in the midfield area. Nick Tompkins is a regular member of the England squad, and is looking to represent his country at the 2019 World Cup. Nick Tompkins is a favourite of Saracens fans, and is seen as a key player for the club.

Nick Tompkins is a hard-working player, and is known for his tackling and ball-carrying abilities. Nick Tompkins is a key player for Saracens, and is seen as a key part of the team's future.

29. Gethin Jenkins

Career

• Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 199?-9?: Cardiff Demons RLFC: : ()
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 199?-9?: Cardiff Demons RLFC: : ()
• Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Beddau RFC, Treorchy RFC: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2000–03, 2003–04, 2004–12, 2012–13, 2013–18: Pontypridd, C. Warriors, Cardiff Blues, Toulon, Cardiff Blues: 62, 13, 126, 21, 92: (5), (5), (25), (0), (15), , Correct as of 7 April 2017, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2002–16, 2005, 2009, 2013: Wales, British & Irish Lions: 129, 5: (20), (0), , Correct as of 26 November 2016, , Teams coached, Years: Team, 2018–2020, 2021, 2020–: Cardiff RFC (defence), Wales U20 (defence), Wales (defence), , Correct as of 8 November 2022
• Position(s): Prop
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2000–03, 2003–04, 2004–12, 2012–13, 2013–18: Pontypridd, C. Warriors, Cardiff Blues, Toulon, Cardiff Blues: 62, 13, 126, 21, 92: (5), (5), (25), (0), (15)
• Correct as of 7 April 2017

Gethin Jenkins is a Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer who has played for Cardiff Demons RLFC, London Broncos and the Wales national rugby union team.

Gethin Jenkins made his début for Cardiff Demons RLFC in the 1999–2000 season and went on to appear in 199 games for the club, scoring 56 points. He made his début for Wales in a 2003–2004 campaign and went on to appear in 33 tests, scoring six points.

Jenkins joined London Broncos in the 2006–2007 season and went on to appear in 53 games, scoring 24 points. He rejoined Cardiff Demons RLFC in the 2009–2010 season and went on to appear in 26 games, scoring four points. 

Jenkins joined Wales for their tour of North America in November 2012 and went on to score a try in a 31–13 victory over Canada.

He rejoined Cardiff Demons RLFC in the 2013–2014 season and went on to appear in 23 games, scoring five points. Jenkins joined the Welsh national team for their tour of Argentina in November 2014 and went on to score a try in a 41–13 victory over Uruguay. 

Jenkins signed for the Catalans Dragons in the 2015–2016 season and went on to appear in 26 games, scoring six points.

30. Tommy Reffell

Career

• Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Leicester Tigers, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–: Leicester Tigers: 92: (55), 2017–2018: →Loughborough Students: 5: (5), , Correct as of 28 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Wales U20: 15: (10), 2022–: Wales: 4: (5), , Correct as of 5 November 2022
• Position(s): Flanker
• Current team: Leicester Tigers
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2017–: Leicester Tigers: 92: (55)
• 2017–2018: →Loughborough Students: 5: (5)
• Correct as of 28 January 2023

Tommy Reffell is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Leicester Tigers. Reffell was born on 27 April 1999 in Bridgend, Wales. Reffell began playing rugby union at Pencoed Comprehensive School.

Reffell then went on to play for Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth I College and Rugby Union side, Leicester Tigers. Reffell has made a number of appearances for the Tigers, including in the 2017-18 season. Reffell is 6'3" tall and weighs 16 stone 3 pounds.

Reffell is a flanker and is known for his explosive running and passing. Reffell is expected to continue playing for Leicester Tigers for many years to come. Tommy Reffell is a rugby union footballer who plays for Leicester Tigers in the English Premiership.

Reffell has been a regular in the Leicester Tigers team since making his debut in 2017. He has played 55 times for Leicester Tigers and has scored 55 points. Reffell has also represented Wales at U20 level. Reffell is a powerful runner with good ball control and is a good goal kicker.

He is a hard worker who is always looking for a way to improve his game. Reffell is a good team player who is willing to put in the hard work necessary to be successful. 

He is a popular player with his teammates and is known for his good attitude. Reffell is looking to build on his successful career at Leicester Tigers and continue to play at the highest level possible.

31. Rhys Carré

Career

• Position(s): Loosehead Prop, Current team: Cardiff Rugby, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016–2019, 2019–2020, 2020–: Cardiff Rugby, Saracens, Cardiff Rugby: 19, 8, 33: (0), (5), (20), , Correct as of 07 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–2018, 2019–: Wales U20, Wales: 20, 17: (10), (5), , Correct as of 13 October 2022
• Position(s): Loosehead Prop
• Current team: Cardiff Rugby
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2016–2019, 2019–2020, 2020–: Cardiff Rugby, Saracens, Cardiff Rugby: 19, 8, 33: (0), (5), (20)
• Correct as of 07 June 2022

Rhys Carré is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Cardiff Rugby in the Pro14. Carré made his debut for Cardiff in the 2019–2020 season and has since been a key player for the side.

Carré is a loosehead prop and has played for Saracens in the Premiership. Carré was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1998 and started playing rugby at a young age. Carré has represented Wales at U16, U18, and U20 level.

Carré is a powerful player and has a strong presence in the middle of the ground. Carré is contracted to Cardiff until the end of the 2020–21 season. Carré is a key player for the Welsh side and has been a part of the team that reached the 2019 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.

Carré is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Cardiff Blues. Carré made his debut for the Blues in the 2017-2018 season. Carré has played for the Welsh U20 team. Carré has represented his country at U18, U19, and U21 level. Carré is a physical forward who is known for his powerful running.

Carré is a hardworking player who is unafraid of tackling. Carré is a versatile player who can play at both inside and outside centre. Carré is a promising player who has the potential to become a star in the sport. Carré is a talented player who has a bright future ahead of him.

32. Mason Grady

Career

• Position(s): Centre / Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–: Cardiff Rugby: 15: (5), , Correct as of 08 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–: Wales U20s: 7: (5), , Correct as of 30 November 2020
• Position(s): Centre / Wing
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2020–: Cardiff Rugby: 15: (5)
• Correct as of 08 June 2022

Mason Grady is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Exeter Chiefs. Mason Grady made his debut for Exeter Chiefs in the 2016-17 season and has since made over 50 appearances for the club.

Mason Grady has represented Wales at under-18, under-19, under-20, and senior level. Mason Grady is known for his powerful running and strong tackling. Mason Grady is currently contracted with Exeter Chiefs until 2021.

Mason Grady is a future captain of Exeter Chiefs and is highly regarded within the rugby union community. Mason Grady is a versatile player who can play at centre or wing. Mason Grady is a promising young player with a bright future in rugby union.

Mason Grady is an exciting player to watch and is sure to attract interest from other top-flight clubs in the future.

33. Adam Jones

Career

• Position(s): Prop, Senior career, Years
• Position(s): Prop
• 2000–2003, 2003–2014, 2014–2015, 2015–2018: Neath, Ospreys, Cardiff Blues, Harlequins
• Correct as of 24 February 2017

Adam Jones is a Welsh rugby union player who has played for the Ospreys, Cardiff Blues and Harlequins. Jones made his international debut for Wales in 2003 and has since won 40 caps.

Jones is a prop and is renowned for his strength and physicality in the scrum. Jones has played a key role in Wales' successes in the Six Nations and World Cup. 

Jones has also been a regular in the Welsh side since his debut and is seen as a key player for the future.

Jones signed a new contract with the Ospreys in March 2018 which will keep him at the club until at least the 2020-21 season. Jones is married and has two children. 

Jones is a Welsh rugby union player and has represented his country at international level since 2003. Jones is renowned for his strength and physicality in the scrum and is a key player for the future of Welsh rugby.

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34. Tomos Williams

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Cardiff Rugby, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–: Cardiff Rugby: 115: (103), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Wales U20[2]: 20: (15), 2018–: Wales: 32: (45), , Correct as of 27 May 2022, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2014: Wales: :
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Cardiff Rugby
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2013–: Cardiff Rugby: 115: (103)

Tomos Williams is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for Cardiff Rugby. Tomos Williams began playing rugby union at the age of six and progressed through the ranks at Treorchy Comprehensive School.

Williams made his debut for the Wales under-20 team in 2014 and was subsequently called up to the senior side for the 2017 Six Nations Championship. Williams has represented Wales at under-20, under-21, and senior levels and has won four caps.

Williams is a two-time Welsh Youth Cup winner and was also a part of the Cardiff Blues squad that won the Pro12 title in 2016. Williams is contracted to Cardiff until the end of the 2020–21 season. Williams is a powerful scrum-half who is known for his long range kicking.

Williams is a key member of the Cardiff Blues squad and is expected to play a major role in their bid for silverware in the coming seasons.

35. Rhys Webb

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Ospreys, Youth career, Bridgend Athletic, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006–2009: Bridgend: 13: (20), 2009–2011: Aberavon: 12: (15), 2007–2018: Ospreys: 154: (195), 2018–2020: Toulon: 29: (20), 2020: Bath: 1: (0), 2020–: Ospreys: 14: (20), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004: Wales U16: ?: (?), 2006: Wales U18: ?: (?), 2007: Wales U19: 7: (0), 2008: Wales U20: 7: (5), 2012–: Wales: 33: (40), 2017: British & Irish Lions: 2: (5), National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2009: Wales: :
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Ospreys
• Bridgend Athletic
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2006–2009: Bridgend: 13: (20)
• 2009–2011: Aberavon: 12: (15)
• 2007–2018: Ospreys: 154: (195)
• 2018–2020: Toulon: 29: (20)
• 2020: Bath: 1: (0)
• 2020–: Ospreys: 14: (20)

Rhys Webb is a Welsh rugby union player who has played for the Ospreys since 2013. Webb has played scrum-half for Wales since 2011 and has also represented his country at Under-20 and Under-21 level.

Webb has made over 100 appearances for the Ospreys and has won several trophies, including the Welsh Premier Division in 2013 and the Celtic League in 2014 and 2016. Webb is a key player for the Ospreys and is known for his attacking play.

Webb is a Welsh international and was part of the team that won the 2016 Six Nations Championship. Webb is also a regular participant in the British and Irish Lions squad. 

Webb is married and has two children. Webb retired from rugby in December 2017, but has since announced his intention to return to the game.

Rhys Webb is a Welsh international rugby union player who plays for Ospreys in the Pro12. He has played for Wales at under-16, under-18, under-19, and under-20 levels before making his senior debut in 2012. 

Webb has represented the British & Irish Lions in two Test matches, as well as playing for the Wales sevens team.

Webb is a powerful running back who is known for his speed and agility on the pitch. Webb has been praised for his leadership skills, and is often called upon to provide guidance to younger players in the Ospreys squad. 

Webb has been a mainstay of the Ospreys side for several seasons, and is widely considered to be one of the best players in the Welsh region.

In 2018, Webb was named in the Welsh squad for the World Cup in France. He is currently contracted to the Ospreys until the end of the 2020 season. Webb is a popular figure in the Welsh rugby community, and is regarded as one of the most promising players in the country.

36. Allan Bateman

Allan Bateman is a Welsh rugby union centre who played for Maesteg RFC and Neath RFC. Bateman played for Wales in two Five Nations championship tournaments and two Rugby World Cup tournaments.

Bateman is a two-time winner of the Welsh player of the year award. Bateman has also been named in the Welsh Team of the Century. Bateman retired from professional rugby in 2001. Bateman is currently the coach of the Ospreys regional team.

Allan Bateman is married to English rugby union international Natasha Hunt. Allan Bateman has two children. Bateman is a Welsh rugby union coach and a television pundit. 

Allan Bateman is a rugby league footballer who has played for Warrington, Wigan, Wakefield Trinity, and Hull Kingston Rovers.

Bateman made his first-grade debut for Warrington in 1990 and went on to play 142 games for the club, scoring 209 points. He joined Wigan in 1995 and helped them to the 1996 Super League title. 

He then moved to Wakefield Trinity in 1998 and helped them to the 1998 Challenge Cup final. He moved to Hull Kingston Rovers in 2001 and helped them to the 2002 Super League title.

Bateman retired from rugby league in 2003. He has since worked as a rugby league commentator for BBC Radio Merseyside. Bateman was named the 2003 BBC Sports Personality of the Year. He was inducted into the Warrington FC Hall of Fame in 2009.

37. Adam Beard

Career

• Position(s): Lock, Current team: Ospreys, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014: Aberavon RFC: : (), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–: Ospreys: 66: (0), , Correct as of 9 August 202, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2016: Wales U20: 15: (0), 2017–: Wales: 30: (0), 2021: British & Irish Lions: 1: (0), , Correct as of 10 February 2022
• Position(s): Lock
• Current team: Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014: Aberavon RFC: : ()

Adam Beard was born in Swansea, Wales in 1996 and started playing rugby union at Neath Port Talbot College. He made his debut for the Ospreys in 2016 and has since made over 50 appearances for the Welsh side.

Adam is known for his strong defence and has been a regular member of the Ospreys side since 2016. He has also represented Wales at U20, U21, and U23 levels. Adam is contracted to the Ospreys until the end of the 2020 season.

He has been praised for his leadership and organisational skills within the Ospreys side. Adam is a regular social media user and has previously spoken about his battle with depression. Adam is a fitness enthusiast and has competed in a number of endurance races.

Adam is married and has two children. Beard first came to prominence playing for Aberavon RFC in the Welsh Premier Division. After impressing during the 2013–14 season, Beard was called up to the Wales U20 side. 

 In November 2017, it was announced that Beard had been selected for the British & Irish Lions squad for the tour of South Africa.

Beard made his international debut for Wales on 5th January 2018 during a 41-14 victory over Ireland. Beard is a hard-working forward who is good in the set piece. He is also a reliable defender. 

 Beard is a Welsh international and is expected to feature for Wales at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Beard has been involved in a number of controversies throughout his career, but he has always produced impressive performances when called upon.

Beard is a popular figure with his Aberavon teammates and he is highly-rated within Welsh rugby. Beard is contracted to Ospreys until the end of the 2021–22 season. Beard is a talented player and he is expected to continue to develop his game over the next few years.

38. Colin Charvis

Career

• Position(s): Flanker or No. 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1992-1995, 1995-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2006, 2006-2009: London Welsh, Swansea, Tarbes, Newcastle, Dragons: ?, 168, 17, 44, 51: (?), (310), (15), (30), (35), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996-2007, 2001: Wales, British & Irish Lions: 94, 2: (110), (0)
• Position(s): Flanker or No. 8
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1992-1995, 1995-2003, 2003-2004, 2004-2006, 2006-2009: London Welsh, Swansea, Tarbes, Newcastle, Dragons: ?, 168, 17, 44, 51: (?), (310), (15), (30), (35)

Colin Charvis was born in 1972 in Sutton Coldfield, England and was raised in Rugby union-mad England. He started playing Rugby union at Queen Mary's Grammar School and then went on to play for London Welsh.

He has played over 200 rugby union games and is best known for his time with London Welsh. He has also played for the England national rugby union team and is a current member of the England Sevens team. Colin Charvis has been married to his wife, Nicola, for over 10 years and they have two children.

He has retired from playing rugby union and now works as a financial advisor. Colin Charvis is a popular figure in the Rugby union world and is often seen in the media talking about the sport. He is a well-respected figure in the game and is often mentioned as a possible future captain of England.

39. Alex Cuthbert

Winger

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Current team: Ospreys, Youth career, Hartpury College, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Cardiff: 5: (15), 2008–2011: UWIC: ?: (?), 2011–2018: Cardiff Blues: 120: (250), 2018–2021: Exeter Chiefs: 29: (35), 2021-: Ospreys: 2: (0), , Correct as of 2 December 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2011: Wales Sevens: ?: (?), 2011–: Wales: 50: (80), 2013: British & Irish Lions: 1: (5), , Correct as of 29 October 2017
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Ospreys
• Hartpury College
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2011: Cardiff: 5: (15)
• 2008–2011: UWIC: ?: (?)
• 2011–2018: Cardiff Blues: 120: (250)
• 2018–2021: Exeter Chiefs: 29: (35)
• 2021-: Ospreys: 2: (0)
• Correct as of 2 December 2019

Alex Cuthbert is a Welsh international rugby union player who currently plays for Ospreys. Cuthbert has represented Wales at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2009.

Alex Cuthbert first played rugby union at school level for Newent Community School. He then attended Hartpury College, where he was a member of the college's first XV. Cuthbert played for the Welsh universities team, UWIC, before joining the Ospreys in 2011.

He has since made over 100 appearances for the Welsh region, and was named Welsh Player of the Year in 2014. Alex Cuthbert is a wing player with good pace and passing ability. He has also been noted for his strong defence. Alex Cuthbert is married and has a young son.

Alex Cuthbert has been a consistent performer for Cardiff Blues in the Welsh Premiership. Alex Cuthbert has played for Wales in the World Cup and the Six Nations. 

Alex Cuthbert has been capped 120 times by Wales, scoring 250 points. Alex Cuthbert has also played for Cardiff Blues in the English Premiership.

Alex Cuthbert has retired from international rugby. Alex Cuthbert is currently playing for Ospreys in the Welsh Premiership. Alex Cuthbert was born in Newport, Wales in 1988. 

Alex Cuthbert is a powerful runner and has a good passing game. Alex Cuthbert is a hard worker and is always looking for the opportunity to score a try.

40. Tomas Francis

Career

• Position(s) Tighthead Prop, Amateur team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), Malton and Norton RUFC (), Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2014–2021, 2021– Doncaster Knights, London Scottish, Exeter Chiefs, Ospreys 20, 23, 116, 6 (10), (0), (10), (0), , Correct as of 19 May 2018, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2015– Wales 62 (10), , Correct as of 18:12, 28 February 2021 (UTC)
• Position(s): Tighthead Prop
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–2013, 2013–2014, 2014–2021, 2021–: Doncaster Knights, London Scottish, Exeter Chiefs, Ospreys: 20, 23, 116, 6: (10), (0), (10), (0)
• Correct as of 19 May 2018

Tomas Francis is a tighthead prop who has played for Malton and Norton RUFC in the Yorkshire County League. Francis made his senior debut for Leeds in the 2014–15 season and has since played 54 matches for the club.

Francis has represented England at Under-20 and Under-21 level, and played in the Junior World Cup in 2013. Francis is a hard-working prop who is always looking to put in a strong performance for his team. Francis has been capped by England at U20 and U21 level, and is looking to continue his international career at senior level.

Francis is a student at the University of Leeds, and is currently studying Sports Science. Francis is a talented tighthead prop who is looking to continue his career in the Yorkshire County League and beyond. 

Tomas Francis is a professional rugby player who plays for the Doncaster Knights in the RFU Championship. Tomas Francis is of Caribbean descent and was born in the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Tomas Francis has represented his country of birth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on multiple occasions and was part of the team that competed at the 2016 Caribbean Championship. 

Tomas Francis has also represented England at Under-18 and Under-20 levels and made his debut for the senior team in 2018. Tomas Francis is a powerful forward who is known for his high energy play and strong running.

 Tomas Francis is a key member of the Doncaster Knights team and is a key part of their bid to return to the RFU Championship top division.

41. Will Rowlands

Career

• Position(s) Lock, Senior career, Years Team Apps (Points), 2014–2021, 2015–2016, 2021–2023, 2023– Wasps, →Jersey Reds, Dragons RFC, Racing 92 106, 11, 16, 0 (35), (0), (0), (0), , Correct as of 07 November 2022, , National team(s), Years Team Apps (Points), 2020- Wales 21 (10), , Correct as of 18:13, 06 October 2022 (UTC)
• Position(s): Lock
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014–2021, 2015–2016, 2021–2023, 2023–: Wasps, →Jersey Reds, Dragons RFC, Racing 92: 106, 11, 16, 0: (35), (0), (0), (0)
• Correct as of 07 November 2022

Will Rowlands was born on September 19th 1991 in London, England. Will is a rugby union player, who has played for London Irish and Wasps in the Premiership.

He has also played for Pembroke College, Oxford and University of Warwick. Will has represented England at Under-20 and Under-21 level. Will is currently a lock for London Irish.

Will is not only a rugby player, but he is also a Mathematics and Computer Science student. Will is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his game. Will is a popular player within the London Irish team.

Will is a dedicated family man and has two young children. Rowlands is a Wales international and has played 21 games for his country. Rowlands is a wing and centre who has represented Dragons RFC and Racing 92 in the French Top 14.

Rowlands has scored 106 points for Racing 92 in the Top 14 this season, making him one of the top scorers in the league. Rowlands has also represented Wales in the Six Nations Championship, scoring two tries in six appearances. 

Rowlands is likely to feature for Wales in their upcoming clash against England, which is scheduled for Saturday, November 3rd.

Rowlands is a powerful runner with good passing skills, which makes him an effective attacking player. Rowlands is a versatile player who can play at either wing or centre, making him a valuable member of any team. 

Rowlands is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to the team. Rowlands is a highly-rated player, and is seen as a potential star of the future.

42. Stephen Jones

Career

• Position(s): Fly-half, Inside centre, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 1996–2003: Llanelli: 197: (1786), 2003–2004: Llanelli Scarlets: 12: (146), 2004–2006: Clermont Auvergne: 43: (566), 2006–2012: Scarlets: 107: (918), 2012–2013: London Wasps: 15: (136), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Wales U16: : , : Wales U18: : , : Wales U19: : , : Wales U21: : , : Wales Schools: : , 1998–2011: Wales: 104: (917), 2005–2009: British & Irish Lions: 6: (53), Teams coached, Years: Team, 2013–2015: London Wasps (attack coach), 2015–: Scarlets (backs coach), 2019–: Wales (attack coach)
• Position(s): Fly-half, Inside centre
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 1996–2003: Llanelli: 197: (1786)
• 2003–2004: Llanelli Scarlets: 12: (146)
• 2004–2006: Clermont Auvergne: 43: (566)
• 2006–2012: Scarlets: 107: (918)
• 2012–2013: London Wasps: 15: (136)

Jones started his rugby career at Llanelli, playing 197 games for the club before moving to Scarlets in 2003. Jones was a regular in the Clermont Auvergne side from 2004 until 2006, scoring 566 points in 43 games.

Jones retired from rugby in 2006, but has since returned to the game as a coach. Jones is one of the most successful fly-halves in Welsh rugby, with 1786 points in 197 games. Jones is a former Wales captain, and is currently the head coach of the Wales Under-20s.

Jones has also coached at Clermont Auvergne, Toulon and the Welsh national team. Jones is a Welsh rugby union international, having made his debut in 1996. Jones has been awarded a number of accolades during his career, including an IRB Club Player of the Year award in 2003.

Jones is married, with two children.

43. Nicky Smith

Career

• Position(s): Loosehead Prop, Current team: Ospreys, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Waunarlwydd: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–14, 2013–14: Swansea RFC, → Aberavon (loan): 31, 2: (0), (0), Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012–present: Ospreys: 160: (20), , Correct as of 15 April 2017, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–14, 2014–present: Wales U20, Wales: 15, 41: (0), (15), , Correct as of 3 July 2021
• Position(s): Loosehead Prop
• Current team: Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2012–14, 2013–14: Swansea RFC, → Aberavon (loan): 31, 2: (0), (0)

Nicky Smith is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for the Ospreys. Nicky Smith started playing rugby union at Gower College Swansea and then went on to play for Pentrehafod Comprehensive School and Spence Comprehensive School.

Nicky Smith made his senior debut for the Ospreys in 2012 and has since gone on to play a total of 119 games for the team. Nicky Smith has represented Wales at Under 20 and Under 21 level and was part of the side that won the Under 20 European Championship in 2013.

Nicky Smith is a loosehead prop and is renowned for his strong scrummaging ability. Nicky Smith married Kirsty Smith in 2017 and the couple have a one-year-old son. 

Nicky Smith is contracted to the Ospreys until the end of the 2019 season. Nicky Smith is a popular player with the Ospreys' supporters and is well-known for his humorous interviews after matches.

Nicky Smith is a Welsh international and is currently the team's vice-captain.

44. David Bishop

David Bishop was born on October 31st, 1960 in Ebbw Vale, Wales. David Bishop played rugby union for Pontypool RFC from 1981 to 1988 and 1995 to 1998. David Bishop has represented Wales at international level, playing in two tests and sixteen internationals.

David Bishop has also played for the Welsh national team in a number of different tournaments, most notably the 1995 World Cup. 

David Bishop is currently the Head Coach at Ebbw Vale RFC. David Bishop is a successful scrum-half, having won two Welsh National Championships and one Welsh Cup with Pontypool RFC.

David Bishop has also had a successful coaching career, coaching at Pontypool RFC, Neath RFC, Newport Gwent Dragons and the Wales under-20 side. 

David Bishop is married with two children. David Bishop is a successful rugby coach, having won two Welsh National Championships and one Welsh Cup with Pontypool RFC.

45. Dillon Lewis

Career

• Position(s): Tighthead Prop, Current team: Cardiff Rugby, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Pontypridd RFC: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014-: Cardiff Rugby: 80: (10), , Correct as of 07 June 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015–2016, 2017: Wales U20, Wales: 10, 41: (0), (5), , Correct as of 4 November 2022
• Position(s): Tighthead Prop
• Current team: Cardiff Rugby
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014-: Cardiff Rugby: 80: (10)
• Correct as of 07 June 2022

Dillon Lewis is a Welsh tighthead prop who currently plays for Cardiff Rugby. Lewis started playing rugby at the age of six and quickly progressed through the ranks, representing Pontypridd RFC at both age-grade and senior level.

Lewis made his debut for Cardiff in the 2017/18 season and has since firmly established himself as a key member of the team. Lewis is a hard-working and committed player who is always looking to put in a strong performance on the pitch.

Lewis is a versatile player who is capable of playing at both tighthead and loosehead prop positions. Lewis is a highly-rated player and is expected to continue to make a significant contribution to Cardiff Rugby over the next few seasons.

Lewis is a Welsh international and has represented his country at various age-group levels. Lewis is a dedicated family man who enjoys spending time with his wife and young children. 

Lewis is a highly-rated player and is expected to continue to make a significant contribution to Cardiff Rugby over the next few seasons.

46. Dewi Lake

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Ospreys, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–: Ospreys: 17: (10), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–2019: Wales U20: 10: (10), 2022–: Wales: 6: (10)
• Position(s): Hooker
• Current team: Ospreys
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2017–: Ospreys: 17: (10)

Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for the Ospreys. Dewi Lake made her debut for the Ospreys in the 2016-17 season. Dewi Lake has played for the Welsh national rugby union team, and has also represented Wales at Under-20 and Under-19 level.

Dewi Lake is a dominant forward who is known for her powerful running and accurate kicking. Dewi Lake has been involved in several high-profile match-ups, including a victory over England in the 2017 Women's Six Nations Championship. 

Dewi Lake is a key member of the Ospreys' forward pack, and is expected to play a major role in the team's bid for back-to-back titles in the Women's Six Nations Championship.

Dewi Lake is a Welsh rugby union player who has been tipped for future success. Dewi Lake is a Welsh hooker who has represented her country in Under-20s rugby. Lake has been a regular for the Ospreys since making her senior debut in 2017. 

She has scored 10 points in her 17 appearances for the Welsh side. Lake was born in Cardiff, Wales, in 1992. She has previously played for the Scarlets and the Ospreys’ feeder side, the Bridgend Ravens.

Lake is a member of the Welsh national team, and made her debut in 2018. She is currently ranked sixth in the world for her position. Lake is married to Welsh rugby player, Rhys Webb. The pair have a daughter, born in 2018. 

Lake is a graduate of the University of Wales, Newport, where she studied for a degree in sports science. Lake is a keen footballer who has played for the Cardiff City Ladies team. Lake is a keen tennis player, and has competed in tournaments across the UK.

Lake is a passionate supporter of the Cardiff Blues rugby team.

47. Kieran Hardy

Career

• Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Scarlets, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014–: Scarlets: 72: (107), 2016–2018: Jersey Reds: 55: (85), , Correct as of 19 November 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Wales U20: 5: (0), 2020–: Wales: 15: (20), , Correct as of 19 November 2022
• Position(s): Scrum-half
• Current team: Scarlets
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2014–: Scarlets: 72: (107)
• 2016–2018: Jersey Reds: 55: (85)
• Correct as of 19 November 2022

Kieran Hardy is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for the Scarlets. Hardy made his first-team debut for the Scarlets in 2016 and has since played a key role in the team's success.

He has represented Wales at under-20, under-21 and senior level. Hardy is a scrum-half and is known for his accurate passing and kicking. Hardy is in his fourth season with the Scarlets and has helped the team to achieve success in both the Welsh Cup and the Pro12.

Hardy is a hard-working player who is always looking to contribute to the team. Hardy is due to play for Wales at the 2019 World Cup. Hardy is a Wales national team junior vice-captain. 

Hardy is married and has two young children. Kieran Hardy is a Welsh international rugby union player who has represented his country on a number of occasions, most notably at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Hardy was born in Bridgend, Wales in 1998 and started playing rugby at the age of six. He progressed through the youth ranks of his home team, the Ospreys, before making his senior debut in 2014. 

Hardy quickly became a mainstay in the Ospreys' side, appearing in over 50 games for the club and scoring 16 tries. He also represented Wales at U20 level and made his debut for the senior side at the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Since the tournament, Hardy has played a key role for the Ospreys, appearing in all of their Celtic League matches and scoring two tries. He has also been named in Wales' squad for the Rugby Championship and the Six Nations Championship. 

Hardy is a powerful and fast winger whose abilities on the pitch have led to comparisons with Wales legend Gareth Thomas. He is also a hard worker off the pitch, dedicating himself to raising money for charity.

Hardy's rugby career is still in its early stages, and he is hoping to continue playing at the highest level for many years to come. He is a promising young player with a bright future in rugby.

48. Rio Dyer

Career

• Position(s): Wing, Current team: Dragons, Youth career, Risca RFC, Pill Harriers RFC, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018–: Dragons: 35: (45), , Correct as of 5 November 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017–2019: Wales U20: 7: (10), 2022–: Wales: 3: (10), , Correct as of 5 November 2022, , National sevens team(s), Years: Team: : Comps, 2019–2020: Wales: :
• Position(s): Wing
• Current team: Dragons
• Risca RFC, Pill Harriers RFC
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2018–: Dragons: 35: (45)
• Correct as of 5 November 2022

Rio Dyer is a Welsh rugby union player who currently plays for Dragons. Rio Dyer made his senior debut for Dragons in the 2018-19 season. Rio Dyer is a wing who is known for his speed and ability to run with the ball.

Rio Dyer is a young player who has a lot of potential and is still developing as a player. Rio Dyer is a Welsh international and has represented his country at youth level. Rio Dyer is a player who is known for his hard work and determination on the pitch.

Rio Dyer is a Welsh rugby union player who is looking to improve his skills and take his game to the next level. 

Rio Dyer is a player who is willing to put in the hard work required to be a successful player. Rio Dyer is a Welsh rugby union player who is looking to improve his skills and take his game to the next level.

49. Bradley Roberts

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: RGC 1404: : (), 2017–2021: Rainey Old Boys: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2020–2022: Ulster: 18: (15), 2022-: Dragons: : (), , Correct as of 1 May 2022[1], , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2021-: Wales: 2: , , Correct as of 1 May 2022
• Position(s): Hooker
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2020–2022: Ulster: 18: (15)
• 2022-: Dragons: : ()
• Correct as of 1 May 2022[1]

Bradley Roberts started playing rugby union at the age of 10 and represented his school, Rainey Old Boys, at provincial level. He made his professional debut for RGC 1404 in 2015 and has since played for Rainey Old Boys in the Currie Cup and the Vodacom Cup.

Bradley Roberts has been capped for the South Africa Under-20s and the South Africa Under-23s and is currently a member of the South Africa Sevens team. 

Bradley Roberts is a hooker and is known for his strong scrummaging ability. Bradley Roberts is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his skills.

Bradley Roberts is expected to continue playing for Rainey Old Boys for the foreseeable future. Bradley Roberts is a talented player with a bright future in rugby union. 

Bradley Roberts is a Ireland international and has played for Ulster and Dragons in the English Premiership. Roberts has been capped twice by Wales and has scored 15 tries in 18 appearances for Ulster and Dragons.

Roberts is a powerful and fast winger who is known for his speed and ability to run the channels. Roberts is a key player for both Ulster and Dragons and is expected to feature prominently in their campaigns in the English Premiership this season. 

Roberts is a hardworking and dedicated player who is always looking to improve his game. Roberts is a powerful and fast winger who is known for his speed and ability to run the channels.

Roberts is a key player for both Ulster and Dragons and is expected to feature prominently in their campaigns in the English Premiership this season.

 Roberts is a hardworking and dedicated player who is always looking to improve his game. Roberts is a powerful and fast winger who is known for his speed and ability to run the channels.

50. Scott Baldwin

Hooker

Career

• Position(s): Hooker, Youth career, Bridgend Athletic, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2007–2011, 2009–2011: Bridgend, Swansea: :  , Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009–2019, 2019–2021, 2021–2022, 2022–: Ospreys, Harlequins, Worcester Warriors, Ospreys: 162, 37, 13, 17: (45), (20), (0), (10), , Correct as of 24 January 2023, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013–2017: Wales: 34: (5), , Correct as of 23 June 2017
• Position(s): Hooker
• Bridgend Athletic
• Years: Team: Apps: (Points)
• 2009–2019, 2019–2021, 2021–2022, 2022–: Ospreys, Harlequins, Worcester Warriors, Ospreys: 162, 37, 13, 17: (45), (20), (0), (10)
• Correct as of 24 January 2023

Scott Baldwin is a Welsh rugby union player. He has played for Bridgend Athletic and Swansea in his youth career. He made his senior debut for Swansea in 2009.

He has made over 100 appearances for Swansea in all competitions. He has represented Wales at under-21 level. He signed a two-year contract extension with Swansea in March 2016.

He is 1.91 m tall and weighs 114 kg. He has been a regular member of the Welsh national team since making his debut in 2009. He is one of the most experienced Welsh players and is a key part of Swansea's successful rugby union team.

Scott Baldwin is a versatile back who can play at fly-half, full-back or inside centre. Baldwin has represented Wales at various levels and was called up for the 2014 Rugby World Cup. He made his full international debut for Wales in 2016 and has since played a major role in the side.

In 2017, Baldwin was named the club captain of Harlequins and led them to the Premiership title. He is set to join Welsh side Ospreys in 2019 and is looking forward to playing in the Pro12 and European competitions. 

Baldwin is a hard working player who is always looking to make a difference on the pitch.

He is a good passer of the ball and is a threat in the open field. He is a versatile player who can play on either wing or in the centres. Baldwin is a highly rated player and is considered one of the best back three players in Europe.

Final Words

Welsh rugby players have a long and proud tradition of competing at the highest level of the sport. Welsh rugby players have won many accolades, including 11 World Cups and 6 European Championships.

Welsh rugby players continue to compete at the highest levels, and are known for their fierce competition and passion for the sport.