Tony Clement (rugby player)

Tony Clement
Full name Anthony Clement
Date of birth 8 February 1967
Place of birth Morriston, Swansea, Wales
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 13 st 10 lbs (87 kg)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Fullback, Flyhalf.
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
Swansea RFC
Barbarian F.C.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
1987–1995
1989
 Wales
British and Irish Lions
37
9
(38
(18)

Tony Clement (born Morriston, 8 February 1967) is a former Welsh international rugby union player. He played as a fullback and was awarded 37 caps for Wales, scoring 7 tries and a drop goal. He played at the 1991 Rugby World Cup finals and at the 1995 Rugby World Cup finals. Tony represented the British & Irish lions in 1989, touring to Australia. In 1993 he toured New Zealand with the British Lions, scoring £ tries and a drop goal for the Lions. At the time played club rugby for Swansea RFC.

Tony Clement has twins boys currently age 18, representing the premiership side <LLandovery>Llandovery, Jacob Clement playing 15, and Elliot Clement playing 10. Both of which were Tony's positions back when he was playing. His nephew Cameron Clement who is 22 also plays with the Swansea Whites.

Tony Clement spent his entire playing career with his club, Swansea. He then went on to become head coach of the club, along with Keith Colclough.

Tony is currently Wales under 20s team manager.

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