Jonathan Bryant

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Jonathan Bryant, born 14 October 1976, in Aberdare, Wales, is a former Welsh Rugby International. His previous clubs include Pontypridd RFC^[1], Celtic Warriors, Newport Gwent Dragons and Sale Sharks. He is currently the player/managaer for Merthyr RFC.

Before becoming seriously involved in the world of rugby, Jonathan was a talented footballer who was scouted by many professional clubs before switching codes after an invite to play for his old school, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive, against a select XV. This game would include his future team-mate, Dale Macintosh.

Such was his enthusiasm and drive in the game, he was offered a trial by the then Merthyr Tydfil RFC manager. (He was also offered a bet by his uncle that if he "dump-tackled" Macintosh he would be finacally rewarded and make a talking point in the game few would have anticipated.) After two years at Merthyr, Bryant was offered a trail with Pontypridd along with Robert Sidoli, and he scored a try on his debut against Llanelli RFC.