Born in Kingston, England, Thomas attended the illustrious Millfield School before moving on to the University of Manchester.
A tighthead prop, Thomas has proved himself as one of the English game's brightest prospects having represented England and turned out for the Saxons side.
After a stint at Bristol, he signed with Sale in the English Premiership and became a permanent fixture in their side.
Thomas won seven caps with England during his spell with Sale Sharks, before returning home to the West Country to sign a three-year deal with Bath ahead of the 2014/15 season.
In January 2017, he signed a new 3-year deal with Bath Rugby.
April 2020 sees the seven cap England international work his way back from an ACL injury he sustained against Wasps having suffered a similar injury to the other knee in 2016.
Thomas is out of contract at The Rec at the end of the current having barely played in recent years due to his series of serious injuries.
In the 2020/21 season, Thomas made a total of 19 appearances for Bath, three in the Challenge Cup and 16 in the Premiership where he scored one try. 2021/22 Thomas then went to play for Montpellier, where he made 18 appearances in the Top 14 and 5 in the Champions Cup where he scored one try.
In the 2022/23 season thus far, Thomas has made a further 13 appearances for Montpellier in the Top 14 and two in the Champions Cup. He did not add any points so far to his tally.
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2023, Thomas has been named in the training squad for Wales.
ML July 2023
Career
Wales Tighthead Prop |
2023 - present | |
Scarlets Loosehead Prop |
2024 - present | |
England U20's Loosehead Prop |
2011 - 2011 | |
Sale Sharks Loosehead Prop |
2010 - 2014 | |
England Saxons Loosehead Prop |
2015 - 2015 | |
England Tighthead Prop |
2013 - 2018 | |
Bath Rugby Loosehead Prop |
2014 - 2021 | |
Montpellier Tighthead Prop |
2021 - 2024 | |
Castres Olympique Tighthead Prop |
2024 - 2024 |