Holm Truths with new Gloucester signing Nicky Thomas

Nicky Thomas was perhaps the least known of Gloucester’s triple signing of props but he could arguably have the biggest long-term impact at Kingsholm.

Thomas, Paul Doran Jones and Paddy McAllister all put pen to paper last month to bolster the Cherry and Whites’ front-row resources next season.

With the Premiership and European competitions running consecutively and without a break next season there will be an added emphasis on strength in depth and Thomas certainly has potential.

The Swansea-born tight-head was part of a formidable, all-conquering Wales Under-20s scrum but has found opport…