Thomas plays down his impact on Lions

Gareth Thomas admits that he has been “blown away” by the excitement of his first Lions tour – but the best could be yet to come.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005 - 09:17

Gareth Thomas admits that he has been “blown away” by the excitement of his first Lions tour – but the best could be yet to come.

The Wales star found himself playing catch-up after arriving in New Zealand more than a week after his Lions colleagues due to French Championship commitments with Toulouse.

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Courts Rugby Lions Tour Place: Wales Place: New Zealand Place: Westpac Stadium Place: Wales’Place: Christchurch Person: Thomas Person: Gareth Thomas Event: French championship Organisation: Lions Organisation: Toulouse Organisation: Wellington Organisation: Zealand Organisation: All Blacks

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