Chris Thomson

Chris Thomson (born 10 July 1985) is a former Australian rugby union footballer who played as a lock for the Waratahs between 2009 and 2010 and[1] French side Narbonne between 2010 and 2012 (making 51 appearances and scoring two tries).

Not to be confused with Chris Thompson.

Chris Thomson
Birth nameChris P. Thomson
Date of birth (1985-07-10) 10 July 1985
Place of birthCanberra, Australia
Height2.04 m (6 ft 8 1⁄2 in)
Weight117 kg (18 st 6 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010–12 Narbonne 51 (10)
Correct as of 23 November 2012
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
2009–10
2013-14		 Waratahs
Rebels		 9
0		 (0)
(0)
Correct as of 4 March 2014

He joined the Melbourne Rebels prior to the 2014 Super Rugby season,[2][3] but suffered wrist and knee injuries which saw him miss the start of the season[4] and culminated in Thomson announcing his retirement in March 2014.[5]

References
  1. "Chris Thomson Player Statistics". itsrugby. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  2. Fairbairn, Pete (11 October 2012). "Thomson returns after tough French stint" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  3. Rebels Media Unit (8 October 2012). "Rebels announce squad for 2013 Super Rugby season" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
  4. Thomson, Chris (19 February 2014). "A Very Tough Pre-Season". Melbourne Rebels. Archived from the original on 23 February 2014. Retrieved 19 February 2014.
  5. "RaboDirect Rebels lock announces retirement" (Press release). Melbourne Rebels. 4 March 2014. Archived from the original on 4 March 2014. Retrieved 4 March 2014.


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