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
editPhillips 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.