Jon Bryant (rugby union)

Jonathan 'Jon' Bryant (born 14 October 1976, in Aberdare, Wales) is a former Wales Rugby union international. His previous clubs include Pontypridd RFC,^[2] Celtic Warriors, Newport Gwent Dragons and Sale Sharks. Formerly the player/manager of Merthyr RFC and head coach of Barry RFC.

Jonathan Bryant

Birth name	Jonathan Bryant
Date of birth	(1976-10-14) 14 October 1976 (age 48)
Place of birth	Aberdare, Wales
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight	15 st 6 lb (216 lb; 98 kg)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 1999–2004 Pontypridd RFC 96 () 2003–2004 Celtic Warriors () 2004–2005 Newport Gwent Dragons () International career Years Team Apps (Points) 2003 Wales[1] 1 (0)

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 teammate, 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 financially 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 against Llanelli RFC.

He attained his only international cap as a replacement against Romania on 27 August 2003.^[3]