Dicomidis, Chris

DOB: 14/09/85

Height: 6ft 6in

Weight: 18st

Honours: Wales U19, Wales Universities, Wales U21

Chris Dicomidis is sponsored by: S & C Jones 

Biography:

Hailing from the village of Pencoed, Christopher David Dicomidis played his junior and youth rugby for Pencoed, before joining Old Penarthians at the tender age of seventeen. Chris went on to spend a season at Youth level for the nearby Tondu club, initially as a full back. Utilising his height and weight to the best effect, Chris was converted into a tight forward, and went on to represent Wales in the FIRA under 19 age group, whilst also figuring with the Warriors and then with the Blues Academies.

Studying sports and leisure management at UWIC, Chris represented the college side in the first division during the 2004 / 2005 season, whilst making a number of appearances on permit for Pontypridd in the league and cup. Further international honours followed with the Welsh Universities.

At the commencement of the 2005 season, Chris was drafted into the Pontypridd senior squad, providing a significant physical presence in the lock and back row positions. A good run of form was rewarded with a call up to the Wales under 21 squad, for whom Chris won caps during the Six Nations campaign and the age group World Cup tournament out in France. Chris was also voted as joint recipient of the "Most Improved Player of the Year" award for 2006 by the Pontypridd Supporters' Club.