Tom Phillips (born 13 February 1996) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays for Llanelli RFC as a flanker.[1]
| Birth name | Tom Phillips | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 13 February 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 110 kg (17 st 5 lb; 243 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Career edit
Phillips made his debut for the Scarlets regional team in 2015 having previously played for the Scarlets academy.
Phillips captained Wales U20 during their Grand Slam campaign in 2016.[2]
He was released by the Scarlets at the end of the 2020–2021 season, but rejoined as injury cover at the start of the next season.[3] Phillips suffered a serious injury on his return, and played no further part in their campaign, again leaving the club at the end of the season.[4]
Phillips was named captain of Llanelli RFC ahead of the 2022–2023 season, and was also named as a skills coach for the Scarlets Academy, continuing his involvement with the club.[5]
References edit
- ^ "Tom Phillips". Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Wales U20s Grand Slam captain quits pro rugby at 26 for new role". Wales Online. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "The 12 players definitely leaving the Scarlets as squad slashed in announcement". Wales Online. 17 May 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Tom Phillips: Scarlets flanker set for long-term absence". BBC Sport. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Tom Phillips Appointed as Academy Coach". Scarlets. 12 August 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2022.