Robert Lewis (rugby player)
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| Full name | Robert Lewis | ||||||
| Date of birth | 20 November 1987 | ||||||
| Place of birth | Abergavenny, Wales | ||||||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||||||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||||||
| School | Hereford Cathedral School | ||||||
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| Position | Scrum-half | ||||||
| Current club | London Welsh | ||||||
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Robert Lewis (born 20 November 1987) is a Welsh rugby union player.
A scrum-half, he has represented Wales at Under-18, Under-19 and at Under-20 level and was selected for the Wales Sevens squad in 2007. In which he competed in four tournaments, Adelaide Sevens, Wellington Sevens, Hong Kong Sevens and the San Diego Sevens. He was a key figure at Wales U19 age grade, helping them win the Under-19 Six Nations Championship Grand Slam and was Wales's top try scorer in the tournament. The same year he was selected for the Wales U19 World Cup squad traveling to Dubai.
After learning his trade with Ebbw Vale RFC whilst in the academy set-up. Robert made his professional senior debut for the Newport Gwent Dragons in 2007, coming off the bench away to Munster. He would go on to make a further 12 appearances for the Newport Gwent Dragons gaining Magners League, LV Cup and four Heineken Cup experiences. Scoring a try in the Christmas period derby win over the Ospreys.
In May 2009 Lewis joined London Welsh and made a total of 80 appearances in three seasons. In 2012 he played a major role in London Welsh winning the English Championship, beating Cornish Pirates in the final.
In July 2012 he joined Cardiff Blues[1] After one season, he rejoined London Welsh ahead of the 2013-14 season.
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Robert's twin brother James Lewis is also a professional rugby union player.