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Thomas Athleston "Biles" Liles (born 09 Febuary 1988 in Derby) is a young English rugby union player.

Leicester Tigers Career
Tom was spotted from an early age due to his incredible size and stature by Leicester Tigers Rugby Club where he trained ferociously during his school years in order to achieve his dream. He did not achieve his dream. Tom still has the option to re-join the Tigers after he has finished his University course. He was adamant he needed some form of qualification for later life and was unfortunately unable to come to an agreement with the club to train part time alongside his education so left on good terms. Playing for the reserves 27 times in his 2 years he had become hotly tipped to force his way into the first team appearing in the Leicester Tigers program twice.

Early Career
From 15 he captained his school team leading them to their first ever Midland Semi Final where due to an unfortunate series of injuries to the squad it had to be withdrawn. He went on at the age of 17 to represent his home city of Derby regularly for 2 years playing in several tournaments across the United Kingdom and abroad most notably in the "Young All Stars: Spain 07" competition where he impressed hugely with his vision and obvious natural talent for the game. He was named "Players player of the tournament" despite Derby coming 5th overall. Here he picked up the nickname "Spanish Tickler" after an interview with a local paper joked saying "He's the only player not to of made a challenge yet, perhaps the English know only how to tickle" Meant ironically as he still holds the record for quickest challenge in the tournament at "0:12".

Personal Life
Tom Liles is a keen artist and musician obtaining Grade 6 Flute in 2005.

Other sporting and academic interests

 * Tom represents his university at hockey forming a key part of the team.
 * Tom also played cricket for Quarndon Under-18s as a Bowler-batsman.
 * He also played football for Quarndon FC Schoolboys as a centre back-Midfielder before deciding to concentrate on rugby.
 * Tom is a keen supporter of Championship side Derby County Football Club.