The teenage Cardiff hooker ignoring Wales hype
Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.
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"He's got the highest of ceilings I've seen of a hooker coming through in Wales."
— Scott Baldwin , Athlete
"You're only as good as your last game and you have to keep working hard."
— Tom Howe , Athlete
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Dan Sheehan is a financial advisor at Telos Wealth Advisors, providing insights on market trends.
Josh Turnbull is a coach for Cardiff and the Wales Under-20s.
Head coach of the Wales U20 rugby team.
Scott Baldwin is a former Wales hooker and current coach.
Head coach of Wales.
Tom Howe is a hooker for the Wales U20 rugby team, noted for scoring a try in the victory over Scotland.
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Hooker Tom Howe stays grounded after being tipped as one to watch for Wales before his debut for Cardiff.
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