The Ospreys announced today that Welsh international prop, Gareth Thomas, had signed a new deal to remain with the team.
Thomas has been a key player for the Ospreys and Wales in recent years, with his performances making him one of the first names on the team sheet for both teams.
The front rower has been a vital member of the Ospreys front five and played an important role in the team’s set-piece success in recent years. Outside of his scrummaging prowess, Thomas is also often applauded for his clinical chop-tackling technique.
A product of Newcastle Emlyn RFC, Thomas has made 137 appearances for the Ospreys since making his debut in 2014 and has pulled on the Wales jersey 35 times in that time.
Speaking on his new deal, Thomas said: “It’s a real honour to be continuing my career with the Ospreys. I’ve been here for over 10 years and I’m still as happy to be here as I was when I joined the club, so it was a no-brainer to sign a new deal.
“During my time here, I’ve had the privilege of working under some great coaches, especially Dunc (Duncan Jones), who has really helped in my development to where I am now. I’m excited to continue working with him and to continue pushing myself in being the best player I can be.
“We’ve got a great mix of boys in our pack, from experienced players to some quality young talent coming through. All of us are looking forward to building on what’s been a great start under Mark, and giving our all for the club for the rest of the season.”
Head Coach, Mark Jones, said: “We’re really happy to have Gar commit his future to the club. He has been an integral part of our squad for a long time, and similarly to Dewi and Jac, he’s been a highly influential leader.
“Gar is often credited for his work at the scrum, but his work rate from a defensive standpoint is incredible, especially for a front rower. He sets a great example for our younger props coming up, in both how he carries himself on the pitch, and off it.
“When you have players of his standard that not only want to commit to the club, but are also proud to pull on the jersey, I think that says a lot about the culture that we’re building here.”
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