14 Facts About Hallam Amos

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Hallam Benjamen Amos was born on 24 September 1994 and is a former Welsh rugby union player who played for Cardiff Rugby and Newport Gwent Dragons.

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Hallam Amos mostly played as a wing, but he was capable of playing at fullback and as a centre.

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Hallam Amos has since gone on to earn a total of 25 international caps, scoring six tries.

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4.

In October 2021, Amos announced his retirement from professional rugby union to focus on his medical career.

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In doing so, Hallam Amos broke the record for the youngest player to play Welsh regional rugby held by Kristian Phillips of the Ospreys.

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In January 2013 Hallam Amos was selected in the Wales Under 20 squad for the 2013 Under 20 Six Nations Championship, having previously played for Wales Under 16 and Wales Under 18.

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In November 2013 Hallam Amos was called up to the senior Wales squad for the Autumn international series matches.

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8.

Hallam Amos made his full international debut on the wing versus Tonga on 22 November 2013.

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9.

Hallam Amos was narrowly denied a try by his right foot being in touch.

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10.

In September 2015, Hallam Amos was selected in the Wales squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, where he scored his first international try in Wales' opening game against Uruguay.

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Hallam Amos was involved in the 2019 Six Nations Championship, where Wales won the Grand Slam.

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12.

In September 2019, Hallam Amos was selected in the Wales squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

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13.

Hallam Amos played in the bronze medal match against New Zealand, scoring Wales' opening try.

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14.

Alongside Shane Williams and Gareth Thomas, Hallam Amos is one of only three Welshmen to have scored international Test tries against New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina.

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