Gwilym Wilkins
Gwilym Wilkins (born 4 May 1967) is a Welsh former rugby union international.[1]
| Date of birth | 4 May 1967 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Place of birth | Parramatta, Sydney, Australia | ||||||||||||||||
| Notable relative(s) | Robyn Wilkins (daughter) | ||||||||||||||||
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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]
References
- Thomas, Simon (15 May 2018). "The obscure Wales rugby tourists many people have forgotten all about". WalesOnline.
- "Jenkins on target with six kick out of six". The Daily Telegraph. 23 June 1994.
- "Rugby Union: Wales are quick to replace their accident-prone tourists". The Independent. 27 May 1994.
- "Try ace injury". South Wales Evening Post. 13 November 1989.
- 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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