Tony Clement (born Morriston, 8 February 1967) is a former

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international

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player. He played as a fullback and was awarded 37 caps for

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, scoring 7 tries and a drop goal. He played at the

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finals and at the

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finals. Tony represented the British & Irish lions in 1989, touring to Australia. In 1993 he toured New Zealand with the British Lions, scoring £ tries and a drop goal for the Lions. At the time played club rugby for Swansea RFC. Tony Clement spent his entire playing career with his club, Swansea. He then went on to become head coach of the club, along with Keith Colclough. Tony was formerly Wales under 20s team manager.

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