Players
Half Backs
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Name: |
Arwel Thomas |
| Position: | Outside Half |
| Date of Birth: | 08/11/1974 |
| Place of Birth: | Neath |
| Occupation: | Dental Rep |
| Education: | Glanaman Comp |
| Height: | 5ft 9 |
| Weight: | 12 stone |
| Previous club: | Swansea, Bristol, Llanelli, Harlequins, Pau,Trebanos |
| Rugby honours: | 24 welsh caps |
| Club debut for Neath: | 1994 |
| Most memorable rugby moment: | Neath v South Africa |
| This years aim: | The double |
| Thoughts on Neath Rugby: | Great traditional rugby club that does a lot for the community of Neath |
| Hobbies: | Golf |
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Name: |
Howard Thomas |
| Position: | Outside Half |
| Date of Birth: | 07/09/1985 |
| Place of Birth: | Carmarthen |
| Occupation: | Rugby player |
| Education: | Tre-gib comprehensive, Cardiff Uni |
| Height: | 5ft 11 |
| Weight: | 84kg |
| Previous club: | Llandeilo, Llandovery |
| Club debut for Neath: | Bridgend 2007 |
| Most memorable rugby moment: | Winning the cup with Llandovery in 2007, league with Neath in 2008 |
| This years aim: | To be successful |
| Thoughts on Neath Rugby: | Proud history and great support |
| Hobbies: | Golf, gym and tennis |
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Name: |
Gareth Jones |
| Position: | Scrum half |
| Date of Birth: | 04/12/1979 |
| Place of Birth: | Pontypridd |
| Occupation: | Dryliner |
| Education: | Not much! |
| Height: | 5ft 7 |
| Weight: | 11st 10 |
| Previous club: | Glyncoch, Beddau, Pontypridd |
| Club debut for Neath: | Newport 2006 |
| Most memorable rugby moment: | Winning the league with Neath and Konica Minolta Cup with Pontypridd. |
| Player you most admire | Arwel Thomas, for still playing at the age of 45! |
| Thoughts on Neath Rugby: | Very good club who does a lot in the local community. |
| Hobbies: | Running, surfing and cooking. |
|
Name: |
Gareth James - Bulldog |
| Position: | Scrum half |
| Date of Birth: | 24/06/1982 |
| Place of Birth: | Neath |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Education: | Very little! |
| Height: | 5ft 11 |
| Weight: | 17st |
| Previous club: | Crynant, Bonymaen, Resolvan, Penygraig, Neath 21s |
| Club debut for Neath: | 2005/06 against Cardiff |
| Most memorable rugby moment: | Beating Ystradgynlas in the Youth cup final at the Gnoll |
| Advice to aspiring players: | Pain is temporary, quitting is forever. |
| Thoughts on Neath Rugby: | A formidable outfit on and off the field. Everyone works hard to keep the proud name of Neath alive and make the club better each year. |
| Hobbies: | Fishing, shooting and training. |
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Name: |
Gareth Williams |
| Position: | Scrum half |
| Date of Birth: | 07/03/1988 |
| Place of Birth: | Neath |
| Occupation: | Student |
| Education: | Studying for a business/law degree |
| Height: | 5ft 7 |
| Weight: | 89kg |
| Previous club: | Glamorgan Wanderers |
| Club debut for Neath: | 2007 |
| Most memorable rugby moment: | Watching the all blacks do the Haka in the under 19s cup semi final |
| This years aims: | To play well and gain my Wales under 20s cap |
| Thoughts on Neath Rugby: | Excellent club with professional aspirations. |
| Hobbies: | Spending time with family and friends. |
