Chris Banfield

Chris Banfield

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Position:Fullback
Age:30
Weight:78kg
Height:175cm
Birthplace:Swansea
Previous Clubs:Carmarthen Quins
Honours:Wales 7s, GB7s Students

Biography

Chris was studying at UWIC in Cardiff during 2010-11, when he played one game for Swansea and scored a try. He also played club rugby for Loughor and Morriston and followed his elder brother (Andrew) by playing for Carmarthen Quins from 2011-12 to 2016-17 scoring 22 league tries and 287 points (excluding friendlies). Jason Hyatt signed him for Aberavon in September 2017. He has been a delight for supporters to watch, despite a bad head wound that meant he is now mostly seen wearing a head-guard. He also played four games for the Ospreys in 2008-09 and has appeared in Sevens for GB Universities and Samurai Baracudas – both in Sevens. He is one of the bravest of players.