Jonathan Mills (born 12 February 1984) is a Welsh rugby union player. A lock forward, he previously played for Llandovery RFC, Bath, Llanelli RFC and the Scarlets before joining London Welsh where he captained the side winning the RFU Championship. In June 2013 he joined Sale Sharks. In August 2017 Mills joined London Scottish as a player-coach until February 2018 where he will join the Dallas Griffins for the inaugural Major League Rugby season in the US as a player-coach. Following retirement, Mills has become the self appointed social skipper of the successful Downend Flyers Swifts u9 girls football team. His tenure has overseen sambuca pong, post cup final pub session and an almost fatal round of 75% dark rum shots. The official drink of the social team is the popular cocktail Dark & Stormy.

Jonathan Mills
Birth nameJonathan Mills
Date of birth (1984-02-12) 12 February 1984 (age 40)
Place of birthWales
Height195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)
UniversityColston Collegiate
Occupation(s)Professional Rugby Player
Rugby union career
Position(s) Second Row/Back Row
Current team London Scottish
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2013
2013–2017
London Welsh
Sale Sharks
143
107
(55)
(20)
Correct as of 7 June 2017

Mills has represented Wales at under-16, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels winning age group championships. He has also represented the Barbarians. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

References

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  1. ^ "Sale Sharks' journeyman lock Jonathan Mills laps up the big time as they fight for success on two fronts". The Daily Telegraph.
  2. ^ "Premiership Rugby |". Premiership Rugby.
  3. ^ Leigh, Neil (26 April 2016). "Sale Sharks out to finish with a flourish, says Jonathan Mills". Manchester Evening News.
  4. ^ "Sale re-sign Briggs and keep Mills". BBC.
  5. ^ Thomas, Simon (27 January 2017). "Cardiff Blues thrased by Sale Sharks – report". WalesOnline.
  6. ^ "Mills insists Welsh can compete". BBC.
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