- Jonathan Bryant
Jonathan Bryant, born
14 October ,1976 , inAberdare ,Wales , is a former Welsh Rugby International. His previous clubs includePontypridd RFC [ [http://www.ponty.net/bryant-jonathan Personal profile at Pontypridd RFC.net] ] ,Celtic Warriors ,Newport Gwent Dragons andSale Sharks . He is currently the player/managaer forMerthyr RFC .Before becoming seriously involved in the world of rugby, Jonathan was a talented footballer who was scouted by many professional clubs before switching codes after an invite to play for his old school, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive, against a select XV. This game would include his future team-mate,
Dale McIntosh .Such was his enthusiasm and drive in the game, he was offered a trial by the then Merthyr Tydfil RFC manager (He was also offered a bet by his uncle that if he "dump-tackled" McIntosh he would be finacally rewarded and make a talking point in the game few would have anticipated). After two years at Merthyr, Bryant was offered a trial with Pontypridd along with
Robert Sidoli , and he scored a try on his debut againstLlanelli RFC .References
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