Ex-Wales prop, 32, set for surgery
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Ex-Wales rugby international Rhys Thomas is to undergo heart surgery in preparation for a transplant.
The ex-Scarlets and Dragons player undergoes surgery in Birmingham on Tuesday, 2 September.
Seven-time capped prop Thomas, 32, retired from rugby in 2012 after collapsing during Scarlets training.
"I can confirm he is having an operation today to prepare him for a heart transplant in the near future," said his agent Christian Abt.
Thomas
underwent surgery in 2012
after being taken ill during a training session at Parc y Scarlets and announced his reti…
The ex-Scarlets and Dragons player undergoes surgery in Birmingham on Tuesday, 2 September.
Seven-time capped prop Thomas, 32, retired from rugby in 2012 after collapsing during Scarlets training.
"I can confirm he is having an operation today to prepare him for a heart transplant in the near future," said his agent Christian Abt.
Thomas
underwent surgery in 2012
after being taken ill during a training session at Parc y Scarlets and announced his reti…
