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Jonathan Humphreys
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Jonathan Matthews Humphreys (born 27 February 1969)[1] is a Welsh rugby union coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach for the Wales national team. As a player, he played as a hooker for Cardiff and Bath. He earned 35 caps for Wales at international level, captaining them on 19 occasions.
Rugby union career
[edit]Playing career
[edit]Amateur career
[edit]Humphreys played for Kenfig Hill RFC and Cardiff as a Hooker.
Professional career
[edit]Humphreys went on to become a leading figure and terrace favourite at Cardiff when rugby union became openly professional in 1995. In 2001–02, he had a short stint as a National Development Officer with the Sports Council for Wales. However, in 2002, he signed for Bath. He was with the club for three years.
International career
[edit]Humphreys was in the Wales squad during the 1995 Rugby World Cup and 1999 Rugby World Cup. He captained the Welsh side.
Coaching career
[edit]Ospreys
[edit]He was forwards coach at the Ospreys from 2006 to 2009.[2]
Scotland
[edit]From June 2013 to May 2017, Humphreys has been the forwards coach for the Scotland national side.[3]
Glasgow Warriors
[edit]In October 2016, it was announced that Humphreys would be a new assistant coach for Glasgow Warriors from May 2017.[4]
Wales
[edit]On 19 December 2018, it was announced that Humphreys would be the new forwards coach for Wales.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Jonathan Humphreys player profile Scrum.com
- ^ "Humphreys vows to stay at Ospreys". BBC Sport.
- ^ Humpreys joins Scotland coaching set-up
- ^ "News".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jones, Humphreys to assist Pivac at Wales". 19 December 2018.