Thomas Rees (born 11 September 1984) is an ex-international rugby union footballer who played flanker for London Wasps and represented England at senior, Under-21, Under-19, Under-18 and Under-16 levels as well as sevens.
Under the guidance of Andy Bloodworth (of Chineham RFC) and Dave Luff, Rees progressed in the sport, initially playing in the centre before eventually specialising at openside flanker.
Rees' second half try in that game put him second behind Nigel Redman as England's youngest try scoring forward during a World Cup Finals event.
[16] Rees' strong form towards the end of the 2007–08 Guinness Premiership saw him selected to travel to New Zealand to represent England in a two-test summer tour.
England were thumped 44–12;[18] however, Rees again put in a performance he could be proud of[clarification needed] against the standout openside in world rugby, Richie McCaw.
There is no doubt the England management would have been compelled to recognise Tom's natural ability as a player and a leader, enhancing the national team's strength and solving the No.7 debate.