Gareth Evans

Career

Gareth also played for Wootton Bassett Football Club during his time there. He was picked up for the Academy. Capable of playing blindside flanker or number eight, he was a regular in the A League side and scored a notable try in James Simpson-Daniel"s Testimonial game against Russia.

During his time in the academy he was also sent on loan to Hartpury College, gaining experience of playing men"s rugby in National League 2 South for the 2011-2012 season.

On 2 April 2013, it was announced that Evans had signed a two-year contract extension to keep him at until the end of the 2014-2015 season. On 30 November 2014, Evans signed a further new contract extension to stay with.

Achievements

• Gloucester Premiership Rugby Sevens Series: 2013 European Rugby Challenge Cup winners: 2014-2015.

Membership

Performances for the academy saw him became a member of the 1st team squad for 2012-2013, gaining some valuable first team experience, including playing in the Amlin Challenge Cup as well as another loan spell at Hartpury College where he scored 9 tries in just 8 appearances for the club during the later half of the 2012-2013 National League 2 South season - including an incredible 5 tries in one match.