“Playing rugby has been my whole life and for me, keeping fit was part of my job. But when I gave up my career, I was determined to keep motivated, and that isn't always easy when you have lost the competitive edge to it.”

Welsh actor

Gareth Daniel Noake Thomas was a Welsh actor. He became widely known for playing Roj Blake in the BBC science fiction series Blake's 7, which ran from 1978 to 1981. That role made him a familiar face to British television audiences. Thomas is best known for his work in science fiction television, especially for the central part he played in Blake's 7.