Morgan Stoddart
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| Morgan Stoddart | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Morgan Stoddart | ||
| Date of birth | September 23, 1984 | ||
| Place of birth | Trealaw, Wales | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Fullback, fly-half, centre | ||
| Amateur clubs | |||
| 2003–04 | Treorchy RFC | ||
| Professional clubs | Caps | (points) | |
| 2004–06 2006– |
Pontypridd RFC Llanelli RFC |
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| Provincial/State sides | Caps | (points) | |
| 2006– | Llanelli Scarlets | 33 | (40) |
| National team(s) | |||
| 2007- | Wales | 1 | (5) |
Morgan Stoddart (born 23 September 1984 in Pontypridd, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union footballer. His usual position is at fullback. He currently plays for the Llanelli Scarlets regional side in the Magners League, having signed from Pontypridd RFC in the summer of 2006.
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[edit] Career
[edit] Treorchy RFC
Stoddart began his rugby career at Treorchy RFC, working his way through the club's youth ranks before finally making it into the senior team for the 2003-04 season while still only 18 years old. Stoddart made most of his appearances at fly-half that season, scoring over 250 points for the Rhondda club. However, Treorchy were relegated from the First Division and Stoddart was given a trial at Pontypridd RFC.
[edit] Pontypridd RFC
Unlike the previous season, Pontypridd deployed Stoddart at fullback for most of his appearances in the 2004-05 season, and gradually earned a reputation as one of the most attacking prospects in the Premiership. The following year, Stoddart made the number 15 shirt at Sardis Road his own, and his explosive breaks were said to have provided the catalyst for Ponty's 2006 Konica Minolta Cup triumph over Neath.
[edit] Llanelli Scarlets
Stoddart's performances did not go unnoticed by the Welsh regional sides, and he eventually signed a professional contract with the Llanelli Scarlets in 2006. Throughout the 2006-07 season, Stoddart played as understudy to Wales international Barry Davies, playing most of his matches for Llanelli RFC, but he eventually made his breakthrough to the regional side in the latter half of the season, making nine appearances, including two in the Heineken Cup. He also scored two tries, including a 25-yard effort against Ulster in the Heineken Cup. During the 2007-08 season, Stoddart was given the chance to play at fullback regularly, following the departure of Barry Davies to Brive. Stoddart took this opportunity by the scruff of the neck and put in excellent performances which would lead to an international call up to the Welsh national team.
[edit] Wales
On 14 November 2007, Stoddart was given his first call-up to the Welsh national team, for the Prince William Cup match against South Africa, and on 20 November, it was announced that he would be given the number 15 shirt as Wales' starting fullback. Although Wales lost 12-34, Stoddart shined on his debut with a great performance setting up Wales' first try and scoring the second.
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