Hetherington, Tom

DOB: 26/02/1985

Height: 5ft 10in

Weight: 15st 7lbs

Honours: None

Tom Hetherington is sponsored by: Ian Young

Biography:

Rhondda born Thomas Hetherington is a product of the Treorchy club, for whom he played at Junior and Youth levels.

Originally playing as an openside flanker, Tom trialled as a back-rower for Pontypridd in the summer of 2007.

Progressing to senior level with Ystrad Rhondda, under the mentorship of former Ponty, Wales and British Lions prop Mike Griffiths, Tom successfully converted to the hooker position.

Returning to trial for Pontypridd, this time in his new role of hooker, Tom was duly signed up to the club's squad in the summer of 2009.

Tom is employed as a gas engineer.