Michael Owen (rugby player)

:For the English football (soccer) star, see Michael Owen.

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Michael Owen (born 7 January 1980 in Pontypridd) is a Welsh rugby player. He plays for the Newport Gwent Dragons at club level and Wales internationally. Owen, who is 6'5" and 231 lb (1.96 m, 105 kg), most often plays Number 8, but is also versatile enough to play flanker or even lock. His ball handling is arguably his greatest asset.

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7 January - 1980 - Pontypridd - Welsh - Rugby - Newport Gwent Dragons - Wales - Number 8 - Flanker - Lock

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He temporarily took over from the injured Gareth Thomas as Wales captain during the 2005 Six Nations, and served in the position as Wales won its first Grand Slam in 27 years.

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Gareth Thomas - 2005 Six Nations - Grand Slam

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Owen received a callup to the British and Irish Lions for their 2005 New Zealand tour. On 23 May in Cardiff, he had the honour of captaining the side for their match at Millennium Stadium against Argentina, as tour captain Brian O'Driscoll was rested. He is expected to temporarily return home for the birth of his second child.

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British and Irish Lions - 2005 New Zealand tour - 23 May - Cardiff - Millennium Stadium - Argentina - Brian O'Driscoll

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