Having played rugby in Dubai for three years growing up, non-traditional forward Osian Thomas is hoping his silky handling can set him apart from his competitors.
The 18-year-old Leicester Tiger operates at both second row and blindside flanker and was introduced to rugby by his father Noel, who played for Ebbw Vale and Swansea, and hopes to follow in his dad’s footsteps and represent Wales U20s next year in the Six Nations.
He said: “I’m English and Welsh qualified but would prefer to play for Wales as that’s where where I’m from but we’ll see. Wales U20s is the goal. That would be amazing...