Rhys Anstey

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Rhys Anstey
Place of birth Wales
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021– Cardiff 2 (0)
Correct as of 11 December 2021

Rhys Anstey is a Welsh rugby union player, currently playing for Championship side Coventry on loan from Ealing Trailfinders. His preferred position is lock. [1] [2]

Cardiff

Anstey was named in the Cardiff academy squad for the 2021–22 season. [3] He made his debut for Cardiff in the first round of the 2021–22 European Rugby Champions Cup against Toulouse coming on as a replacement. [4]

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References

  1. "Rhys Anstey". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
  2. "Coventry Rugby sign Trailfinders lock Rhys Anstey on loan". Coventry Observer. 28 June 2023.
  3. "Academy Squad". Cardiff Blues. 5 May 2019.
  4. "European Champions Cup: Cardiff Rugby 7-39 Stade Toulousain". BBC Sport. 11 December 2021. Retrieved 11 December 2021.