Gwilym Wilkins (born 4 May 1967) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]

Gwilym Wilkins
Date of birth (1967-05-04) 4 May 1967 (age 57)
Place of birthParramatta, Sydney, Australia
Notable relative(s)Robyn Wilkins (daughter)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1994 Wales 1 (0)

A winger, Wilkins was capped once for Wales, against Tonga at Nuku A'lofa in 1994. He was one of four new Wales caps blooded in that game, with Wales claiming a record fifth successive away win.[2] His place on the tour only came about through an injury to Llanelli player Ian Jones, having not initially been named on the touring party.[3] He spent most of his career with Bridgend and Aberavon, but also had some experience of club rugby in Australia, where he had been born.[4]

Wilkins is the father of Wales player Robyn Wilkins.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Simon (15 May 2018). "The obscure Wales rugby tourists many people have forgotten all about". WalesOnline.
  2. ^ "Jenkins on target with six kick out of six". The Daily Telegraph. 23 June 1994.
  3. ^ "Rugby Union: Wales are quick to replace their accident-prone tourists". The Independent. 27 May 1994.
  4. ^ "Try ace injury". South Wales Evening Post. 13 November 1989.
  5. ^ Sands, Katie (8 February 2020). "The little girl with the Welsh international dad who grew up to play for Wales". WalesOnline.
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