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<blockquote data-quote="Tooting Carmen" data-source="post: 985065" data-attributes="member: 78546"><p><strong>HARLEQUINS</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Scott Baldwin</strong> - After the best part of a decade with the Ospreys and 34 caps for Wales, the 31-year-old Bridgend-born hooker headed for pastures new at The Stoop last summer. Underwent surgery after sustaining a neck injury against Clermont Auvergne in November.</p><p></p><p><strong>Harry Barlow</strong> - A centre who helped England beat Wales in an U19s international in Bridgend last year, but also Welsh-qualified through a grandparent.</p><p></p><p><strong>HARTPURY RFC</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Jordan Liney</strong> - A former Wales U18s hooker who was previously with the Bristol Academy, having studied at Hartpury College.</p><p></p><p><strong>JERSEY</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Tom Williams</strong> - The younger brother of international scrum-half Lloyd Williams, winger Tom headed for island life after spells with the Scarlets and Cardiff Blues.</p><p></p><p><strong>Luc Jones </strong>- The son of ex-Dragons boss Lyn Jones, who he played under at Rodney Parade, this Neath-born scrum-half has also been at Harlequins and Richmond.</p><p></p><p><strong>Rory Bartle</strong> - Withdrew from the U20s squad in March 2015, so as not to tie himself to Wales. The Pontypridd-born back rower was previously skipper at London Scottish.</p><p></p><p><strong>LEICESTER</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Jonah Holmes</strong> - The back three man, who qualifies through his grandparents, made his Wales debut in November 2018 and is part of the recently selected Six Nations squad. Had stints at Wasps, Rosslyn Park, Henley and Yorkshire Carnegie before arriving at Welford Road in 2017.</p><p></p><p><strong>Joe Thomas -</strong> After being released by the Ospreys at the end of last season, the former Wales U20s centre headed out to New Zealand to play for the Otorohanga club in King Country, Waikato, and ended up being handed a deal by the Tigers.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tommy Reffell</strong> - Has captained Wales U18s and U20s. The flanker played his junior rugby at Pencoed RFC and was part of the Ospreys U16s set-up. Joined Leicester in 2017 and has been getting a fair bit of game-time this season.</p><p></p><p><strong>Sam Costelow</strong> - Another product of Pencoed RFC, who his father and grandfather both played for. The gifted fly-half is part of Wales' U20s Six Nations squad. Looks set to head home to join the Scarlets for next season.</p><p></p><p><strong>Joe Heyes </strong>- An intriguing one this. The 20-year-old prop was born in Nottingham and has starred for England U20s. But he's the son of Swansea-born professional football goalkeeper Darren Heyes and the grandson of former Swansea City goalkeeper, George Heyes.</p><p></p><p><strong>Greg Bateman </strong>- Born in Surrey and represented England at age group, but the front rower is believed to be Welsh qualified through his grandmother.</p><p></p><p><strong>LONDON IRISH</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>George Nott</strong> - Born in Llandudno and educated in Chester, the 24-year-old is primarily a lock who can also cover the flank. Has represented England at U18s and U20s. Joined London Irish from Sale last summer, having made 36 appearances for the Salford-based club.</p><p></p><p><strong>LONDON SCOTTISH</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Joe Luca Smith </strong>- Comfortable at both full back and wing, Smith arrived from Newcastle University on trial and was then signed up. Eligible for Wales through his grandfather</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>NEWCASTLE</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Gareth Owen </strong>- After two years with Leicester, the Bridgend-born centre signed for the Falcons ahead of this season. Made more than 100 regional appearances in Wales, during spells with the Ospreys and Scarlets.</p><p></p><p><strong>Johnny Williams</strong> - Born in Reading, he made a try-scoring appearance for England in the uncapped match against the Barbarians last June. But his father, Gareth, is from North Wales and he remains eligible. A stylish centre, he joined the Falcons from London Irish. Revealed last year he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer, but, after treatment, he returned to rugby this month.</p><p></p><p><strong>Jack Payne</strong> - He was born in Darwin, Australia, and now plays his rugby in the north east of England. But he's Welsh qualified, being brought over from Queensland Reds by the Scarlets as a flanker in 2014. Now packs down at prop.</p><p></p><p><strong>NORTHAMPTON</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Dan Biggar</strong> - The Wales fly-half is enjoying life in England following his move from the Ospreys and has been in outstanding form for Saints. Will be a key man in the forthcoming Six Nations.</p><p></p><p><strong>NOTTINGHAM</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Llewellyn Jones </strong>- Came up through the ranks at Haverfordwest and made four appearances for the Scarlets, while also packing down at lock for Carmarthen Quins. Previously with Ealing Trailfindeers.</p><p></p><p><strong>David Williams</strong> - The winger scored two tries in Ebbw Vale's Premiership final victory over Pontypridd in 2016 before heading for Robin Hood country for his studies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tooting Carmen, post: 985065, member: 78546"] [B]HARLEQUINS[/B] [B]Scott Baldwin[/B] - After the best part of a decade with the Ospreys and 34 caps for Wales, the 31-year-old Bridgend-born hooker headed for pastures new at The Stoop last summer. Underwent surgery after sustaining a neck injury against Clermont Auvergne in November. [B]Harry Barlow[/B] - A centre who helped England beat Wales in an U19s international in Bridgend last year, but also Welsh-qualified through a grandparent. [B]HARTPURY RFC[/B] [B]Jordan Liney[/B] - A former Wales U18s hooker who was previously with the Bristol Academy, having studied at Hartpury College. [B]JERSEY[/B] [B]Tom Williams[/B] - The younger brother of international scrum-half Lloyd Williams, winger Tom headed for island life after spells with the Scarlets and Cardiff Blues. [B]Luc Jones [/B]- The son of ex-Dragons boss Lyn Jones, who he played under at Rodney Parade, this Neath-born scrum-half has also been at Harlequins and Richmond. [B]Rory Bartle[/B] - Withdrew from the U20s squad in March 2015, so as not to tie himself to Wales. The Pontypridd-born back rower was previously skipper at London Scottish. [B]LEICESTER[/B] [B]Jonah Holmes[/B] - The back three man, who qualifies through his grandparents, made his Wales debut in November 2018 and is part of the recently selected Six Nations squad. Had stints at Wasps, Rosslyn Park, Henley and Yorkshire Carnegie before arriving at Welford Road in 2017. [B]Joe Thomas -[/B] After being released by the Ospreys at the end of last season, the former Wales U20s centre headed out to New Zealand to play for the Otorohanga club in King Country, Waikato, and ended up being handed a deal by the Tigers. [B]Tommy Reffell[/B] - Has captained Wales U18s and U20s. The flanker played his junior rugby at Pencoed RFC and was part of the Ospreys U16s set-up. Joined Leicester in 2017 and has been getting a fair bit of game-time this season. [B]Sam Costelow[/B] - Another product of Pencoed RFC, who his father and grandfather both played for. The gifted fly-half is part of Wales’ U20s Six Nations squad. Looks set to head home to join the Scarlets for next season. [B]Joe Heyes [/B]- An intriguing one this. The 20-year-old prop was born in Nottingham and has starred for England U20s. But he's the son of Swansea-born professional football goalkeeper Darren Heyes and the grandson of former Swansea City goalkeeper, George Heyes. [B]Greg Bateman [/B]- Born in Surrey and represented England at age group, but the front rower is believed to be Welsh qualified through his grandmother. [B]LONDON IRISH[/B] [B]George Nott[/B] - Born in Llandudno and educated in Chester, the 24-year-old is primarily a lock who can also cover the flank. Has represented England at U18s and U20s. Joined London Irish from Sale last summer, having made 36 appearances for the Salford-based club. [B]LONDON SCOTTISH[/B] [B]Joe Luca Smith [/B]- Comfortable at both full back and wing, Smith arrived from Newcastle University on trial and was then signed up. Eligible for Wales through his grandfather [B]NEWCASTLE[/B] [B]Gareth Owen [/B]- After two years with Leicester, the Bridgend-born centre signed for the Falcons ahead of this season. Made more than 100 regional appearances in Wales, during spells with the Ospreys and Scarlets. [B]Johnny Williams[/B] - Born in Reading, he made a try-scoring appearance for England in the uncapped match against the Barbarians last June. But his father, Gareth, is from North Wales and he remains eligible. A stylish centre, he joined the Falcons from London Irish. Revealed last year he had been diagnosed with testicular cancer, but, after treatment, he returned to rugby this month. [B]Jack Payne[/B] - He was born in Darwin, Australia, and now plays his rugby in the north east of England. But he’s Welsh qualified, being brought over from Queensland Reds by the Scarlets as a flanker in 2014. Now packs down at prop. [B]NORTHAMPTON[/B] [B]Dan Biggar[/B] - The Wales fly-half is enjoying life in England following his move from the Ospreys and has been in outstanding form for Saints. Will be a key man in the forthcoming Six Nations. [B]NOTTINGHAM[/B] [B]Llewellyn Jones [/B]- Came up through the ranks at Haverfordwest and made four appearances for the Scarlets, while also packing down at lock for Carmarthen Quins. Previously with Ealing Trailfindeers. [B]David Williams[/B] - The winger scored two tries in Ebbw Vale’s Premiership final victory over Pontypridd in 2016 before heading for Robin Hood country for his studies. [/QUOTE]
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