Thomas began his rugby playing career for local clubs across the Swansea area, before joining Morriston.

Played at Swansea's home ground at St. Helens, Thomas was part of the Welsh team to beat Scotland in another convincing win, this time by 12 points to three.

Thomas played just one more international game, the opening match of the 1901 Home Nations Championship, facing England for the second time in his career.

Played at the Cardiff Arms Park, Thomas again found himself on the winning side, but the next game he was replaced by William Alexander.

[3] The argument of professionalism surrounded rugby union, and after the fallout from The Gould Affair, the WRU were worried of any international sanctions.