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Robert "Bobby" Evans (born 14 April 1992) is a Welsh international
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player. He plays at
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for the Miami Sharks of
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(MLR). He previously play for the
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Rugby career

Evans made his
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debut for the
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during the 2012–13 season, coming on as a substitute against
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in the LV Cup. He had previously played for Carmarthen Quins in the
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. After stints at
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and Dragons, Evans signed with the Miami Sharks of
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.


International

Evans has been a Wales Under-20s international, and helped the team reach third place in the
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in South Africa, playing in the front row alongside fellow Scarlets
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and
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. In November 2013, Evans was called into the senior Wales squad for the Autumn international matches. On 20 January 2015, Evans was named in the 34-man
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squad for the
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, making his debut as a half time replacement in the win against Ireland.


International tries


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Evans, Rob 1992 births Living people Rugby union players from Haverfordwest Scarlets players 21st-century Welsh sportsmen Wales international rugby union players Welsh rugby union players Rugby union props Dragons RFC players Miami Sharks (rugby union) players