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Talented teenage Scarlets rugby player who represented the region at under-16 level has died
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William Edward Thomas was rushed to hospital on Monday night after emergency services were called to an address
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The 16-year-old was expected to pick up his GCSE results on Thursday
Scarlets rugby player William Edward Thomas,who represented the region at under-16 level has died.
The 16-year-old was rushed to hospital on Monday night after emergency services were called to an address in Llangyndeyrn, Carmarthenshire .
The Ysgol Gyfun Bro Myrddin pupil, who was expected to pick up his GCSE results on Thursday, played on the wing for the Scarlets’ under-16s regional east squad.
Former Wales and Scarlets player Roy Bergiers, president of the Carmarthen and District Schools Rugby Union, described William as “a wonderful talent”.
Mr Bergiers said: “He was promising player with a good career ahead of him.
“He gave 110% every time he played.
“He was a real gutsy player and always put his heart on the line.
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