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Born in [[Llandyfriog]], Thomas attended Llandeilo and Ystalyfera Grammar Schools.<ref>{{cite news |title=Six Nations: Here are some more Welsh internationals from across the region |url=https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/23343400.josh-turnbull-denzil-thomas-international-careers/ |work=[[Tivyside Advertiser]] |date=25 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
Born in [[Llandyfriog]], Thomas attended Llandeilo and Ystalyfera Grammar Schools.<ref>{{cite news |title=Six Nations: Here are some more Welsh internationals from across the region |url=https://www.tivysideadvertiser.co.uk/news/23343400.josh-turnbull-denzil-thomas-international-careers/ |work=[[Tivyside Advertiser]] |date=25 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Thomas, a centre, played with many clubs during his career, with appearances for [[Bath Rugby|Bath]], Brynamman, Cwmgors, [[Llanelli RFC|Llanelli]], [[Neath RFC|Neath]], the RAF, Skewen and Tenby United. His solitary [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] cap, a [[1954 Five Nations]] match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, came while he was with Llanelli. He won the match off his own boot with a stoppage time drop-goal to put Wales in front, but lost his place in the side for the remaining tournament fixtures.<ref>{{cite news |title=Welsh win a triumph for Evans |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/986959274 |work=Liverpool Daily Post |date=15 March 1954}}</ref> |
Thomas, a centre, played with many clubs during his career, with appearances for [[Bath Rugby|Bath]], Brynamman, Cwmgors, [[Llanelli RFC|Llanelli]], [[Neath RFC|Neath]], the RAF, Skewen and Tenby United. His solitary [[Wales national rugby union team|Wales]] cap, a [[1954 Five Nations]] match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, came while he was with Llanelli. He won the match off his own boot with a stoppage time drop-goal to put Wales in front, but still lost his place in the side for the remaining tournament fixtures.<ref>{{cite news |title=Welsh win a triumph for Evans |url=https://www-newspapers-com.wikipedialibrary.idm.oclc.org/image/986959274 |work=[[Liverpool Daily Post]] |date=15 March 1954}}</ref> |
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A schoolteacher by profession, Thomas had 30 years as Sports Master of Greenhill Grammar School in Tenby.<ref>{{cite web |title=Obituary: Denzil Thomas - Welsh Rugby Union |url=https://www.wru.wales/2014/02/obituary-denzil-thomas/ |website=Welsh Rugby Union |date=24 February 2014}}</ref> |
A schoolteacher by profession, Thomas had 30 years as Sports Master of Greenhill Grammar School in [[Tenby]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Obituary: Denzil Thomas - Welsh Rugby Union |url=https://www.wru.wales/2014/02/obituary-denzil-thomas/ |website=Welsh Rugby Union |date=24 February 2014}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Full name | James Denzil Thomas | ||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 21 April 1929 | ||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Llandyfriog, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 17 February 2014 | (aged 84)||||||||||||||||
Place of death | Tenby, Wales | ||||||||||||||||
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James Denzil Thomas (21 April 1929 — 17 February 2014) was a Welsh international rugby union player.
Born in Llandyfriog, Thomas attended Llandeilo and Ystalyfera Grammar Schools.[1]
Thomas, a centre, played with many clubs during his career, with appearances for Bath, Brynamman, Cwmgors, Llanelli, Neath, the RAF, Skewen and Tenby United. His solitary Wales cap, a 1954 Five Nations match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, came while he was with Llanelli. He won the match off his own boot with a stoppage time drop-goal to put Wales in front, but still lost his place in the side for the remaining tournament fixtures.[2]
A schoolteacher by profession, Thomas had 30 years as Sports Master of Greenhill Grammar School in Tenby.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Six Nations: Here are some more Welsh internationals from across the region". Tivyside Advertiser. 25 February 2023.
- ^ "Welsh win a triumph for Evans". Liverpool Daily Post. 15 March 1954.
- ^ "Obituary: Denzil Thomas - Welsh Rugby Union". Welsh Rugby Union. 24 February 2014.