Gareth Llewellyn
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Gareth Llewellyn (born 24 February 1969 in Bridgend) is a Welsh rugby union player who gained a record 92 caps for Wales as a lock. His record for Wales caps has since been equalled by Gareth Thomas. His brother, Glyn Llewellyn, also played international rugby for Wales.
Llewellyn has played club rugby for Neath, Harlequins, Ospreys and Narbonne, and signed for Bristol Shoguns at the beginning of the 2005-06 season.
He made his debut for Wales in 1989 against New Zealand and went on to win 92 caps, breaking the record of 87 held by Neil Jenkins in the test against Argentina on 12 June 2004. He captained Wales 7 times and has appeared in three Rugby World Cups - 1995, 1999 and 2003. He played international rugby in three different decades and under eight different coaches. Following Wales' Grand Slam in the 2004-05 season, he announced his retirement from international rugby.
| Wales squad - 2003 Rugby World Cup | ||
|---|---|---|
| Forwards: | Bennett • Charvis (c) • Cockbain • Davies • Jenkins • A.Jones • D.Jones • D.Jones • Llewellyn • McBryde • Popham • Sidoli • I.Thomas • J.Thomas • M.Williams • Wyatt |  |
| Backs: | Cooper • Evans • Harris • M.Jones • S.Jones • Morgan • Parker • Peel • Shanklin • Sweeney • Taylor • Thomas • R.Williams • S.Williams | |
| Coach: | Hansen | |
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