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It’s with great sadness that FLEUR DE LYS RFC announces the sad passing of CARL (tinkly) PHILLIPS. And offer our sincere condolences to Robert, Zara, and the rest of the family.
Carl after spending the majority of his youth rugby in Bargoed, before opting to join Fleur De Lys in the late 80s making over 300 senior appearances, being apart of the legion of doom front row of Morris, Marshall, Phillips until developing a new talent in Sparky to fill the gap in the middle. As well as playing/coaching the seconds alongside Ryan Lewis, he would also be our notorious medic where you would have to walk to him for treatment if you felt you were injured. When his son Robert turned 16, he then turned his hand and assisted with the youth rugby coaching set up.
Even though he was long retired, he still enjoyed asking every player after the game how it went.
Carl up until his sad passing also represented the club as a committee member.
Carl was a big part of our club and will be missed by everyone.