Melbourne Thomas

He played club rugby several teams including Nantymoel, Ogmore Vale, Bridgend, St. Batholomew's Hospital, London Welsh and Cardiff.

"Melbourne" Thomas was a Doctor of Medicine, having studied first at University College, Cardiff and then at St Bartholomew's Hospital, he also played rugby for both institutions.

During the First World War he enlisted in the Royal Navy, serving as a surgeon sub-lieutenant.

After the war came to a close, in an effort to rebuild the sport of rugby, a match was organised between a Wales team and the New Zealand Army.

Thomas was chosen to represent Wales, earning his first international cap.