Alfie!

The Gareth Thomas Story

Gareth Thomas

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From postman to captain of the British and Irish Lions, Gareth Thomas' story is remarkable by any sportsman's standards. Universally known by his nickname Alfie, Thomas has amassed an impressive list of achievements in his exceptional career: he scored three tries on his international debut in the 1995 World Cup; in 2004, he was made captain of Wales by Mike Ruddock; he has claimed a record number of Test tries for his country, beating the mark of thirty-three set by Ieuan Evans; in 2005, he racked up not just the Grand Slam but also a Heineken Cup winner's medal with Toulouse; and he stepped into the breach as leader of Sir Clive Woodward's Lions when captain Brian O'Driscoll's tour was prematurely ended. Yet for all his successes, it is Thomas' alternative yet engaging personality that marks him out as a true one-off. Never afraid to speak his mind, he has made it to the top simply by being himself. In "Alfie", Thomas reveals the inside story of his incredible rugby journey and offers readers an insight into one of the most intriguing personalities in the game.