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Delme Thomas

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Welsh rugby union footballer

United KingdomFootballersBorn 1942 · age 84
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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.

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Wales national rugby union team1966-1974
Barbarian FC1966-1970
British & Irish Lions1966-1971
Llanelli RFC

Career record

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1966-19740

Connected to Delme 6

Rob HenshawAlso played for British & Irish LionsScott WilliamsAlso played for Llanelli RFCLloyd WilliamsAlso played for Barbarian FCAlex CuthbertAlso played for British & Irish LionsAndy GomarsallAlso played for Barbarian FCIeuan EvansAlso played for Llanelli RFC

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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. He is remembered for his emotional speech given to his teammates before this game. He played lock forward.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1942 · age 84
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