Kristian Dacey

Kristian Dacey (born 25 July 1989) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a hooker for Cardiff Rugby. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, he began his rugby career with Abercynon and Merthyr, before moving to Pontypridd. He first played for the Cardiff Blues in 2011.

On 20 January 2015, Dacey was named in the 34-man Wales squad for the 2015 Six Nations Championship.

Dacey made his full international debut for Wales versus Ireland on 8 August 2015 as a second-half replacement.

Dacey was called up as cover for the 2017 British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand.

At the end of the 2022-23 season, Dacey announced plans to retire, but later joined Brecon RFC.