Wales
Dan Lydiate
Age
36
Position
Back Row
Height
193cm
Weight
115kg
News
Latest
1353d Six Nations
Dan Lydiate revisits traumatic moment he 'obliterated' ACL on his Wales comeback
1377d Six Nations
Dan Lydiate's emotional message to Wales fans after likely season-ending injury confirmed
1381d Six Nations
Wales spell out why Dan Lydiate will earn his first cap in 27 months on Sunday
1381d International Rugby
'I wouldn't have any bother saying that to his face' - Former Ireland international doesn't rate Dan Lydiate recall
1397d Six Nations
'If Dan Lydiate is being selected - and he certainly deserves to be - then Jamie Roberts does too'
2511d International Rugby
Dan Lydiate could miss Six Nations through injury
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Bio
Dan Lydiate is a powerful back row player, happy at blindside flanker or at number eight. He is another young Wales player to emerge from Newport Gwent Dragons and is renowned for his huge defensive work. He made his Wales debut in 2009 against Argentina. Lydiate's early career was hampered by a neck injury suffered in a Heineken Cup match against Perpignan.