Jonathan Bryant
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"Jonathan 'Jon' Bryant" is a former Wales national rugby union team/Wales Rugby union international. His previous clubs include Pontypridd RFC, Celtic Warriors, Newport Gwent Dragons and Sale Sharks. Formerly the player/manager of Merthyr RFC, he is currently the backs coach at Newport RFC.

Before becoming seriously involved in the world of rugby, Jonathan was a talented footballer who was scouted by many professional clubs before switching codes after an invite to play for his old school, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive, against a select XV. This game would include his future team-mate, Dale McIntosh.

Such was his enthusiasm and drive in the game, he was offered a trial by the then Merthyr Tydfil RFC manager (He was also offered a bet by his uncle that if he "dump-tackled" McIntosh he would be financially rewarded and make a talking point in the game few would have anticipated). After two years at Merthyr, Bryant was offered a trial with Pontypridd along with Robert Sidoli, and he scored a try on his debut against Llanelli RFC.

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Matt really peaked last year and he just got so much better at the end of the season. He surprised everybody.

When we come together as a team to get a win.

(Playing football) looks good on college applications when you're trying to get a scholarship.

The state meet is my main focus right now. This is my senior year, so it's my last chance to do something. I would like to be top 15. That's the motivation right now.

I was motivated to try to beat him and break his records.

I'm not really sure but it's looking good right now.

He's always back there and I know he's there so he helps me keep it up.

I'm trying to get in as much as I can.

For some reason playing football makes me focus more on school work when I get home.