Now, he played for Scarlets. John Elias ( Arabic: ; born 10 December 1963) is a Lebanese-Australian former professional rugby league footballer and coach. Santiago Borsani (Argentina). Television Match Official [15] He ended up serving four years in prison. Elias was selected in Carmarthen Quins rugby club in 2013. [1], Touch judges: Paiyo was born in Mt Hagen, the second youngest, and only son, in a family of five sisters. He has played for Scarlets in the Pro14 competition, as well as for Wales at the international level. Ive been bouncing around ideas, but thats always been number one because Ive been banged up in my career, he said. [CDATA[> With first choice hooker and fellow Bro Myrddin graduate Ken Owens injured, Elias started the semi final against Leinster and final against Munster, winning the 201617 Pro12 title with the Scarlets. Elias missed out on selection on the 1994 Kangaroo Tour, and at age 31, he announced his retirement as a player in December. Despite being diminutive in size compared to many of his opponents, Elias was a tough and aggressive player, and appeared to welcome physical confrontations. [CDATA[// ><\/script>"); Elias produced some of his best form during 1990, including: However, 1991 was largely plagued by injury as Alan Jones replaced Warren Ryan as Balmain coach, and though Elias was fit again in 1992, he could not displace Steve Walters from his Test spot and had many competitors for the New South Wales jersey. //-->