Chris Dicomidis

Christopher David Dicomidis, born 14 September 1985 in Pencoed, Wales, is a rugby union player for Pontypridd RFC in the Principality Premiership, and for the Cyprus National Rugby Union Team.

Dicomidis progressed through the junior teams of Pencoed RFC, before joining the junior side of Cardiff RFC - Cardiff Junior Blue & Blacks before it disbanded at Under 15's level and moved to Old Penarthians RFC. He then joined Tondu RFC as a fullback.

Dicomidis and was capped by Wales at FIRA under 19 level, as a Lock, and also figured in the Celtic Warriors academy.

Studying sports and leisure management at UWIC, Dicomidis represented the University team in the first division during the 2004-05 season, making a number of appearances on permit for Pontypridd in the league and cup. Further international honours followed with Wales Universities.

At the beginning of the 2005-06 season, Dicomidis was drafted into the Pontypridd senior squad. A good run of form was rewarded with a call up to the Wales under 21 squad, for whom he won caps during the Six Nations campaign and the age group World Cup tournament in France.

Dicomidis was voted joint recipient of the "Most Improved Player of the Year"^[1] award for 2006 by the Pontypridd Supporters' Club.

Dicomidis was handed the captaincy of the Pontypridd team at the beginning of the 2010/11 season.^[2]

1. ^ http://www.ponty.net/top-man-nathan
2. ^ http://www.ponty.net/captain-dicomidis

External links

• Pontypridd RFC profile

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