Joe Thomas (rugby union)

Joe Thomas (born 21 February 1996) is a Welsh rugby union player who recently played for Leicester Tigers in England's Premiership Rugby. His principal position is centre. He has previously played for the Ospreys and Dragons in the Pro14 and was a Wales under-20 international.

Joe Thomas
Birth nameJoe Thomas
Date of birth (1996-02-21) 21 February 1996 (age 28)
Place of birthWales
SchoolNeath Port Talbot College
Rugby union career
Position(s) Outside Centre
Current team Houston SaberCats
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2015–2018 Ospreys 16 (0)
2017Dragons (loan) 0 (0)
2019–2020 Leicester Tigers 6 (0)
2021-present Houston SaberCats 10 (0)
Correct as of 22 August 2021
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
  Wales U20

Career

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Thomas is a product of Morriston RFC and made his debut for the Ospreys regional team in 2015 having previously played for the Ospreys academy, Aberavon RFC and Swansea RFC, while also enjoying a loan spell at the Dragons, Joe also played in every game for Wales U20's when they won the grand slam.

On 21 June 2019 Thomas was announced as a new signing for Leicester Tigers.[1]

Family

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Joe's father and uncle both played in a victorious Siam cup side playing for Guernsey in 2005.

References

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  1. ^ "Leicester Tigers bring in Welsh centre Joe Thomas to boost their midfield". The Leicester Mercury. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
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