Jon Bryant (rugby union)

Jonathan 'Jon' Bryant (born 14 October 1976, in Aberdare, Wales) is a former Wales Rugby union international. His previous clubs include Pontypridd RFC,[2] Celtic Warriors, Newport Gwent Dragons and Sale Sharks. Formerly the player/manager of Merthyr RFC, he is currently the head coach at Barry RFC.

Jonathan Bryant

Birth name	Jonathan Bryant
Date of birth	14 October 1976
Place of birth	Aberdare, Wales
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	15 st 6 lb (216 lb; 98 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1999–2004 2003–2004 2004–2005 Pontypridd RFC Celtic Warriors Newport Gwent Dragons 96 () National team(s) Years Team Apps (Points) 2003 Wales[1] 1 (0)

Before becoming seriously involved in the world of rugby, Jonathan was a talented footballer who was scouted by many professional clubs before switching codes after an invite to play for his old school, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive, against a select XV. This game would include his future teammate, Dale McIntosh.

Such was his enthusiasm and drive in the game, he was offered a trial by the then Merthyr Tydfil RFC manager (He was also offered a bet by his uncle that if he "dump-tackled" McIntosh he would be financially rewarded and make a talking point in the game few would have anticipated). After two years at Merthyr, Bryant was offered a trial with Pontypridd along with Robert Sidoli, and he scored a try on his debut against Llanelli RFC.

He attained his only international cap as a replacement against Romania on 27 August 2003.[3]

References

1. Welsh Rugby Union player profiles
2. "Personal profile at Pontypridd RFC.net". Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 8 January 2008.
3. Wales win at last

External links

• Newport Gwent Dragons profile