Delme Thomas
Welsh rugby union footballer · United Kingdom · On the map · Athletes · Born 1942 · age 84
William Delme Thomas is a former rugby union player who became one of Wales' best known rugby players in the 1960s and 1970s. He joined Llanelli RFC in 1961 and was the team's captain when they won the league in the 1972-73 season and was also the captain when Llanelli beat a touring All Blacks team in 1972.
Delme Thomas is read about 9 times a day, in 6 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 11 October 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.
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Close ties
Barry John Teammate at Barbarian FC, 1967-1970- Gerald Davies Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1968-1971
- Willie John McBride Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1966-1971
John Dawes Teammate at Barbarian FC, 1967-1970- Mike Gibson Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1966-1971
Gareth Edwards Teammate at Wales national team, 1967-1974
Phil Bennett Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1974
J. P. R. Williams Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1974- Mervyn Davies Teammate at Wales national team, 1969-1974
- Jim Telfer Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1966-1968
- Dewi Bebb Teammate at British & Irish Lions, 1966-1968
Career 4
ClubYears
Wales1966-1974
Barbarian FC1966-1970
British & Irish Lions1966-1971
Llanelli RFC
Media & music
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About this person
He is remembered for his emotional speech given to his teammates before this game. He played lock forward.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
