He is a keen outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing and mountain biking. This makes Namibia the birth place of the 7th most number of Rugby Players behind France and Argentina. In their final pool game, Wales proved to be too strong, as Namibia conceded 12 tries in an 817 defeat. Redelinghuys is currently the joint-second highest points scorer in Super Rugby history, with 261 points. J.Tromp 13.JC.Greyling 12.J.Deysel 11.C.Marais 10.T. Redelinghuys first played rugby union at a young age, and represented his country at Under-18, Under-19, and Under-21 level. Damian Stevens is definitely someone to keep an eye on over the next few months as he looks set to make a big impact both on and off the pitch in 2019. He has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Pretoria in recognition of his achievements both on and off the pitch during his playing career. Kotz has made over 40 appearances for the Namibian national team and was part of their squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in 2017. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. De la Harpe is a dedicated family man, and is always looking to give his best for his loved ones. Klim has been a regular in the Namibian side since her debut and is currently competing in the IRB Women's World Cup. Cliven was born in South Africa but moved to Namibia as a child and started playing rugby there before moving up to the provincial level. Oct 9, 2015 #NAM vs #ARG. Statistics include officially capped matches only. Greyling has been a regular member of the Welwitschias side since 2017 and has played a major role in their recent success. Van Jaarsveld is a ambassador for the charity organisation Children in Crisis. Chad Plato is a 24-year-old fullback who was born in Swakopmund, Namibia. Lawrence Dallaglio (85 caps, 1995-2007) Up there with Johnson as one of the most talismanic England players to have worn the shirt, and one of the principal leaders on their road to 2003 Rugby. Kees Lensing is a retired Namibian rugby player who represented his country in 24 international matches. Adriaan Booysen is a retired Namibian rugby union player. De la Harpe was born in Windhoek, South West Africa, and attended Windhoek High School. Izaacs made his senior debut for the Blue Bulls in 2016 and has since played for the Eastern Province Kings and the Boland Cavaliers. Jaco Engels was born on 17 December 1980 in Oranjemund, South West Africa. Janco Venter has represented Namibia at junior level and made his international debut in 2013. Percy Montgomery, the graceful fullback with before-their-time flashy boots, was born in South-West Africa. Corne Powell is a Namibian rugby union player who has played for the Namibia national team since 1997. He has also played for the Welsh regional team, the Scarlets, and was head coach of the team from 2006 to 2008. Kotz is a fast, powerful runner and is known for his hard tackling. Kitshoff is a hard-working player who is always looking to improve his game. He is also a part of the Paarl Gimnasium rugby team. 1. He has been described as an attacking midfielder with great technical ability and ball control; this makes him very difficult to defend against on the ground or from set pieces. Uanivi is known for his hard work and strong defence, which has seen him earn praise from his peers and coaches. Colin Meads is widely regarded as the most iconic rugby player of his time. Davies will take up a new role with the Leeds Tykes in the new year, where he will be responsible for coaching the forwards. He is a reliable defender who is also known for his strong tackling abilities. Mans was named the Namibia Football Association's ambassador for the 2014 World Cup. He made his first-team debut in 2017 and has since gone on to play 15 matches for the Namibian national team, scoring 159 points in the process. He is a hard worker and is always looking to improve his skills. Des Sethie is a Welwitschias player who has been playing for the team since 2017. Casper Viviers is married and has two children. The Welwitschias played the 2015 Vodacom Cup, collecting six defeats and one win against the Limpopo Blue Bulls. The Namibian Rugby A great fan site where people from around the world discuss rugby union and rugby league The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022-Beating Kenya April 20, 2022 1006 227 0 Players The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 Team April 8, 2022 994 205 0 The Team U20 Barths Trophy 2022 April 8, 2022 1042 229 0 The Team Namibia plot Barths success He is a true legend of the sport. However, if the compliment is given in a way that makes you feel like youre not good enough, then it can be quite condescending. The late Jan Ellis, a. He has since helped the team to win a championship and make it to the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. He has also been known to be a good organizer of the play. Jacques Burger has since moved on to play for the Cheetahs in the South African Premier Division. Retief is a lock and has been described as "hard-working and brutally effective in the tackle". Position(s): Flanker, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , Super Rugby, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200810: Bulls: 2: (0), , Correctas of 15 July 2013, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 200415: Namibia: 41: (40), , Correctas of 7 October 2015, 200507, 200708, 200810, 201016: Wildeklawer Griquas, Aurillac, Blue Bulls, Saracens: 29, 28, 25, 100: (20), (5), (10), (10), Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20042007: Western Suburbs: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: Farul Constana: : (), 20102011: Welwitschias: 13: (21), 2012: Leopards: 6: (0), 20132014: Farul Constana: 22: (39), 2014: Bucureti Wolves: 2: (0), 2015: Dinamo Bucureti: 9: (50), 2016present: Welwitschias: 19: (61), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 68: (77), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fullback, Youth career, 20102011: Pumas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Welwitschias: 14: (41), 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), 2017: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 20172020: Welwitschias: 12: (50), 2020-present: Strela: 1: (10), , Correctas of 20 June 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012present: Namibia: 40: (95), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20162017: Eastern Province Kings: 8: (15), Position(s): Centre, Youth career, 20102012: Falcons, 2011: Old Wesley, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Old Wesley: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: Falcons: 13: (10), 20152016: Welwitschias: 6: (0), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (25), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 32: (101), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Youth career, 20102012: Namibia, 2013: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Maties: 13: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: Western Province: 4: (5), 20182020: Jersey Reds: 35: (15), 2020: Saracens: 1: (5), , Correctas of 7 July 2016, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: Namibia: 25: (31), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Flanker, Number 8, Current team: Aviron Bayonnais, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20052006: Stellenbosch University: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006present: Namibia: 55: (40), 20072014, 20102011, 20142015, 20152020, 2020: Wanderers, Welwitschias, Dax, Bayonne, Valence: , 14, 21, 95, 21: , (22), (15), (75), (10), Position(s): Centre, Current team: Colomiers, Youth career, 20112012: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132016: NWU Pukke: 18: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Leopards XV: 6: (5), 20142016: Leopards: 22: (146), 20172018: Sharks: 4: (5), 20172018: Sharks XV: 8: (7), 2018: Sharks (Currie Cup): 3: (5), 2018: Colomiers: 30: (5), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 24: (45), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Scrum-half / Fly-half, Current team: Dinamo Bucureti, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 11: (7), 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), 2022: Dinamo Bucureti: 4: (5), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Namibia: 8: (14), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, 20192021: CSM tiina Baia Mare: 15: (52), Position(s): Flanker / Number 8, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Cornish Pirates: : (), 20082010: Rotherham Titans: : (), 2011: Welwitschias: 8: (15), 20112013: Wasps: 10: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 1: (0), 2016: London Scottish: 7: (10), 2016: Welwitschias: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062016: Namibia: 53: (45), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, Position(s): Utility back, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082010: NWU Pukke: 16: (96), 20112012: UJ [note 1]: 15: (107), 2013: Durbanville-Bellville: 3: (29), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 3: (0), 2011: Welwitschias: 2: (12), 2012: SWD Eagles: 7: (37), 20132014: Aix: 19: (187), 20142015: Bourg-en-Bresse: 13: (141), 2016: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (90), 2017: Welwitschias: 10: (98), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20112017: Namibia: 40: (430), , Correctas of 23 February 2021, Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152019: Welwitschias: 32: (15), 2020: Olimpia Lions: 1: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (5), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Hooker, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2008: Namibia, 20142016: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: NWU Pukke: 9: (14), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Leopards: 28: (10), 2019: Welwitschias: 2: (5), 2020: Bulls: 0: (0), 2020: Cheetahs: 1: (0), 2020: Free State Cheetahs: 22: (85), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013present: Namibia: 21: (45), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Position(s): Lock / Flank, Current team: Griquas, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20182021: Leopards: 19: (5), 2022: Griquas: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Namibia U20: 8: (0), 2017present: Namibia: 13: (0), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, Position(s): Hooker / Flanker, Current team: Bayonne, Youth career, 2005: Blue Bulls, 20062008: Falcons, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008: UP Tuks: 8: (5), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082013: Pumas: 73: (40), 20132014: Free State XV: 8: (0), 20142017: Free State Cheetahs: 21: (5), 20142018: Cheetahs: 69: (80), 2018: Bayonne: 46: (35), , Correctas of 25 December 2020, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2012: South African Barbarians (North): 1: (0), 2014: Namibia: 28: (15), , Correctas of 26 August 2018, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20012003: Boland Cavaliers, 2006: Western Province, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Durbanville-Bellville: 6: (20), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062007: Western Province: 0: (0), 20072010: Griquas: 59: (60), 20112012: Western Province: 15: (35), 20122013: Bordeaux: 8: (0), 20132014: Stormers: 2: (0), 20132014: Western Province: 18: (30), 2016present: Welwitschias: 24: (20), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 44: (110), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre / Wing, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152017: Welwitschias: 23: (85), 20172018: Doncaster Knights: 9: (20), 20182020: Ospreys: 2: (0), 2020present: Jersey Reds: : (), , Correctas of 20 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 11: (40), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Centre, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Falcons: 3: (5), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (5), 2013: Farul Constana: 4: (0), 2015present: Welwitschias: 29: (30), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 49: (50), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Flanker, Number 8, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Golden Lions: 7: (10), 2011: Golden Lions XV: 6: (5), 2011: Leopards: 1: (0), 20122014: Pumas: 54: (110), 20152016: Sharks: 15: (5), 2015: Toyota Verblitz: 9: (5), 20162017: Blue Bulls XV: 4: (10), 20162017: Bulls: 7: (10), 2016: Pumas: 7: (10), 20172020: Harlequins: 27: (5), , Correctas of 11 April 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2013: South Africa President's XV: 2: (5), 2014present: Namibia: 16: (40), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 20052006: Namibia, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20122013: UJ: 16: (55), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Welwitschias: 15: (136), 2010: Falcons: 11: (24), 20132014: Golden Lions XV: 9: (37), 20132014: Lions: 11: (0), 2013: Golden Lions: 6: (0), 20142016: Exeter Chiefs: 6: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 5: (5), 2017: Southern Kings: 2: (0), 2017: Eastern Province Kings: 3: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 4: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2008present: Namibia: 55: (215), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Welwitschias, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Wanderers: : (), 2016: Merthyr: 0: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Welwitschias: 27: (0), , Correctas of 26 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2016present: Namibia: 16: (0), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Lock, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2019present: Boland Cavaliers: 12: (10), , Correctas of 25 August 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 5: (0), , Correctas of 21 July 2019, Competition: ODI: LA, Matches: 5: 21, Runs scored: 26: 60, Batting average: 8.66: 8.57, 100s/50s: 0/0: 0/0, Top score: 14: 14*, Balls bowled: 300: 1,038, Wickets: 8: 28, Bowling average: 37.25: 30.14, 5 wickets in innings: 1: 1, 10 wickets in match: 0: 0, Best bowling: 5/43: 5/43, Catches/stumpings: 0/: 4/, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Namibia Under-18, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20102011: Cahors: 13: (0), 20112013: Saint-Junien: 29: (5), 20132015: Saint Nazaire: 27: (5), 2015: Welwitschias: 2: (0), 20152017: Bobigny: 21: (5), 2016: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 2018present: Welwitschias: 2: (0), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010present: Namibia: 35: (5), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Fly-half / Fullback, Current team: Welwitschias, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Welwitschias: 7: (58), , Correctas of 22 July 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 6: (14), , Correctas of 16 November 2018, Position(s): Centre, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20012007: Namibia: 26: (50), , Correctas of 5 May 2021, Position(s): centre, Current team: Pearol, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20172019: Welwitschias: 12: (10), 2020: Pearol: : (), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 8 October 2019, Position(s): Flank, Youth career, 20172018: Blue Bulls, , Correctas of 12 November 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20152016: Namibia Under-18: : , 2018present: Namibia: 2: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Utility back, Current team: Golden Lions, Youth career, 20092014: Namibia, 20152017: Blue Bulls, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20162018: Blue Bulls XV: 20: (27), 20162020: Blue Bulls: 16: (5), 20182020: Bulls: 36: (20), 20202022: Lions: 4: (0), 2020: Golden Lions: 3: (10), , Correctas of 16 September 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015: Namibia Under-20: 4: (15), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, Position(s): Winger, Current team: Welwitschias, Youth career, 2005: Griquas, 20062008: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), : Spotswood United: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Welwitschias: 3: (5), 2017present: Welwitschias: 13: (35), , Correctas of 5 June 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20082017: Namibia: 30: (50), , Correctas of 18 November 2017, Position(s): Flanker, Current team: Rebels, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: UWA: 92: (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142017: Perth Spirit: 27: (30), 20162017: Force: 19: (10), 2018: Rebels: 58: (15), 20182019: Melbourne Rising: 11: (15), , Correctas of 30 May 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2011: Australia 'A' Schools: : , 2017: Australia: 2: (0), 2022: Namibia: 1: (0), , Correctas of 27 November 2022, Position(s): Wing, Fullback, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19821984: Orange Free State: 24: (), 19851989: South West Africa: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19901994: Namibia: 27: (114), Position(s): Prop, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2004: Free State Cheetahs Academy: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062015: Namibia: 50: (25), 2005, 2006present, 2011present: Free State Cheetahs, Wanderers, Welwitschias: : (), Position(s): Prop, Youth career, 19992002: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20032004: Leopards: 40: (30), 2005: Boland Cavaliers: 22: (20), 20062010: Bulls: 40: (10), 20062010: Blue Bulls: 67: (30), 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), 2013: Southern Kings: 4: (0), 2015: Welwitschias: 6: (0), , Correctas of 28 August 2015, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2009: Southern Kings: 1: (0), 2011: South African Kings: 3: (5), 20132015: Namibia: 15: (5), , Correctas of 11 October 2015, 20112013: Eastern Province Kings: 34: (20), Position(s): Lock / Flanker, Current team: US Montauban, Youth career, 2012: Brive, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20092012: United Rugby Club: : (), 2017: Glasgow Hawks: : (), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20132015: Brive: 10: (5), 2016: Sharks XV: 5: (0), 20162017: Glasgow Warriors: 5: (0), 20172019: London Scottish: 31: (15), 20192021: RC Massy: 17: (10), 2021present: US Montauban: 34: (0), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2014present: Namibia: 31: (11), , Correctas of 9 March 2021, Position(s): Scrum-half, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20062008: Namibia: 2: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Cheetahs / Free State Cheetahs, Youth career, 2006: Western Province, 20082009: Leopards, Amateur team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: NWU Pukke: 8: (0), Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2010: Leopards: 11: (0), 20102012: Racing Mtro: 12: (0), 20122015: Brive: 62: (0), 2016present: Cheetahs: 74: (0), 2016: Free State XV: 4: (5), 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), 2022: Bath: 5: (0), , Correctas of 23 July 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2006: South Africa Under-18: : , 2015present: Namibia: 22: (5), , Correctas of 10 July 2022, 2016present: Free State Cheetahs: 30: (0), Position(s): Prop, Current team: Western Province, National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2018present: Namibia: 3: (0), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Winger / Fullback, Current team: Boland Cavaliers, Youth career, 20092010: Namibia, 20122014: Sharks, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 20142015: Sharks XV: 14: (5), 2016: Blue Bulls XV: 11: (15), 2016: Eastern Province Kings: 4: (10), 2017: Boland Cavaliers: 14: (15), , Correctas of 28 May 2018, Position(s): Scrum-half, Current team: South Africa, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851991: SARU: : (), 19921996: Eastern Province: : (), Teams coached, Years: Team, 19961997: Eastern Province, (assistant), 1998: Emerging Springboks, 1999: Vodacom All-Stars, 2000: Sharks, (assistant), 2000: South Africa U23, 2000: South Africa, (assistant), 2000: South Africa 'A', 20012003: Mighty Elephants, 20042007: South Africa, (assistant), 20052006: Cats, (backline coach), 20082009: Stormers, (backline coach), 20082015: Western Province, 20102015: Stormers, 20152016: Kobelco Steelers, 20162018: South Africa, 20182020: Canon Eagles, 2021: Rugby Rovigo, 2021: Namibia, Position(s): Prop, Current team: Leopards, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017: Welwitschias: 4: (0), 20182021: Leopards: 14: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2017present: Namibia: 7: (0), , Correctas of 27 March 2022, Position(s): Prop, Provincial / State sides, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Welwitschias: 27: (10), , Correctas of 21 May 2018, , National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 2015present: Namibia: 28: ((10)), , Correctas of 14 September 2019, Position(s): Lock, Senior career, Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 198295: Llanelli RFC: 350: (), National team(s), Years: Team: Apps: (Points), 19851995: Wales: 46: (21), Teams coached, Years: Team, 199606, 2020, 200608, 200809, 200810, 201012, 20122014, 201415, 201416, 20152019, 2017, 201718, 2018: Leeds Tykes, Scarlets, Cardiff (Asst. 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