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Llanharan Player Profiles
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Paul Adams
Wing joining from Caerphilly August 2009 |
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Dai Atkins
A classy centre who rejoined us in January 2009 after a few years experience in the premiership with Bedwas.
Dai was part of our first division championship team 2003/04 and played inn the premier with us, enjoying one more year at the Dairy before heading for Bedwas in 2006.
Vice captain.
PEN PICTURE today features that classy centre DAI ATKINS who has recently made a welcome return to the clubs
Age: 32 Height: 6ft 2ins Weight: 15 st
Job: Accountant Home: Pontyclun
Rugby highlight of your career: Scoring a try at the San Siro Stadium Milan in a curtain raiser to Italy vs Romania test match- aged 10
Favourites:
Sport/team after rugby: Liverpool FC
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Phil "The Power" Taylor
Music: Take That / Stereophonics TV: Masterchef
Food: Steak Drink: Any Holiday: Mauritius Car: BMW
Paper/book: Mr Nice - Howard Marks Film: Shawshank Redemption
Your most prized possession: Penguin trainers
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A yacht
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Halle Berry Least: Kerry Catona
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby:Watching Arwel grinning like a Cheshire cat and flexing his biceps after bumping off Allan Bateman (The Claw) vs Maesteg in 2005
Main dislikes:
Losing / Trav's terrible shirts
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Craig Beasant
TRANSFERRED BACK TO HEOLYCYW FEB 09
Joined us for the start of 07/08 from Heolycyw where he was rated by some as their best player.
Name: Bertie Bassett
Age: 24 Height: 6ft Weight: 16st
Job: Mechanical Technician Home: Heolycyw
Rugby highlight of your career: Meeting Lee Blowers
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Scarlets
Rugby player: Scott Burger
Sport/team after rugby: golf
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Me playing golf
Music: Whatever makes me bounce TV: Prison Break
Food: Noodles Drink: Magners
Holiday: Anywhere in the sun Car: Astra Sri
Paper/book: I don’t read – The Sun
Film: Gone in 60 Seconds
Your most prized possession: My car
If you won the Lottery what would you buy?1964 Ford Shelby
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Trav’s Mum Least: Anybody that’s obese
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Laughing at all those dull players who dive over the wrong line to score a try.
Main dislike(s): Fat, sweaty birds who try to dance
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Neil Dallimore
Centre signing from Caerphilly, summer 2009.
Moved to Scorpions rugby league Jan 2010 |
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Arwel Davies
A youth product and former Wales cap, clever and versatile, returned to first team action this year after overcoming injury problems.
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Age: 31 Height: 5ft 7ins Weight: 12st
Job: Primary school teacher Home: Llantrisant
Rugby highlight: Wales Youth Cap, promotion to premiership with Llanharan
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Scarlets Rugby player: David Campese
Sport/team after rugby: golf Music: Chilli Peppers TV: Any comedy
Food: Steak Drink: Lager Holiday: Oz Car: Audi TT Bugatti
Paper/book: FHM Film: Dumb and Dumber Most prized possession: Sky +
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Transplant for Dai Martin and Meggy
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Beyonce Least: Butler after losing
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby: former coach Keith James chasing Steve Lake around the field while kicking him up the arse!!
Main dislike(s): School holidays (think we have too many!!)
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Gareth Dyer
PEN PICTURE
We are always proud of our own products and this week’s subject is developing into a fine player. Debut v Tredegar 13/04/04. Rejoined summer 2008 after shprt spell at Pencoed.
Name: Gareth Dyer
Age: 19. Height:6ft. Weight:13st.7lbs.
Job: Upholsterer’s assistant. Home: Brynna.
Rugby achievements – Playing for Llanharan Firsts while I was still a youth.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Cardiff Blues.
Rugby player: Carlos Spencer.
Sport/team after rugby: Rugby league – Wigan.
Sportsman most admired outside rugby: Mohammed Ali.
Music: Almost anything. TV: Fools and Horses.
Food: Chinese. Drink: Lager.
Holiday: Australia Car: BMW M3.
Paper/book: can’t read!
Film: Brave Heart.
Most treasured possession: My car and girl friend Caryl.
If you won the Lottery, what would you buy?
Move to Australia.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Jennifer Ellison. Least: Mike Russell.
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Dropping he ball five times in a row against Rumney last season.
Main dislike(s): Losing and getting up for work.
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Elliott Foils
21 years old centre joined from Glam Wands July 2009.
This week Elliott Foils , a guy from the Wanderers whose full back play shows he certainly knows what counter attack means.
Age:21 Height: 6 4 Weight: 16.5 Job: student Home: Cardiff
Rugby highlight of your career: representing Wales at Under 11
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Blues. Rugby player: Jonah Lomu; Brian O’Driscoll
Sport/team after rugby: Liverpool.
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Floyd Mayweather Junior
Music: Grime TV: Pep Show/Inbetweeners Food: Steak Drink: Strongbow/Vodka
Holiday: Cancun Car: Aston Martin Vantage Book: Steven Gerrard’s autobiography
Film: Man on Fire
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A house big enough to ride around in on segway.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Shyla Styles Least: Any politician
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Hit face on by a bus in Cardiff on a night out after rugby
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Elliot Frewen
A sharp attacker who graduated from youth rugby in 05/06. Joined Tonmawr summer 2009
Name: Elliot Frewen
Age: 19 Height: Weight: 11st 6lbs
Job: Builders’ Merchants (sales) Home: Pencoed
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Llanharan Firsts while still playing Youth
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys
Rugby player: Shane Williams
Sport/team after rugby: tennis
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Mohammed Ali
Music: Rocky Soundtrack TV: That 70s Show
Food: Sunday dinner Drink: Heineken
Holiday: Amsterdam Car: Audi TT Bugatti
Paper/book: Nuts Zoo Film: Bruce Almighty; Rocky
Your most prized possession: My car – then ast and furious Focus
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A Ferrari and the rest on insurance
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Girls Aloud Least: Nicky Morgan (Don’t want a repeat of what happened outside The Tap
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Aled and Elia eating a cat food sandwich
Main dislike(s): losing, smoking
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James Harris
One off the club's won production line, introduced into senior rugby straight out of Youth with some effect in 2006.
In the lime light this week, James Harris, a classy young man who made an impressive step up to senior rugby.
Age: 18 Height: 6"2 Weight: 14 stone Job: Student (UWIC - Sports exercise science) Home: Llantrisant
Highlight of career:
Playing for the Crawshay's invitation Youth RFC, and making my debut start against Swansea RFC for Llanharan 1sts in the KM cup
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys / Pontypridd
Rugby player: Dan Carter / Jonny Wilkinson
Sport/team after rugby: All Blacks
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Lance Armstrong
Music: anything TV: The Office Food: Pizza Drink: Orange Squash
Holiday: South Africa Car: Golf MKII Rally Film: Twin Town
Paper/book: Jonny Wilkinson’s & Henson’s autobiography
Your most prized possession: Family
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Big house, and cars for the family :-)
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Rachel McAdams Least: Daffydd from Lil Britain
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby:
Injuring my AC joint in my right shoulder, then first training session back after 7 weeks out, falling onto my left shoulder and injuring that ac joint and putting me out for another 4-5 weeks
Main dislike(s): losing, making mistakes during matches, losing
weight, dodgy ref's, lazy players.
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Michael Huckridge
Rejoined from Treherbert July 2009. A talented product of our Youth set up, he made three appearnces for the First team at the start of his first senior season in 2006/07 before moving around a number of clubs, the last Treherbert. Wales honours as a schoolboy. 21 years old. Heolycyw 2009. |
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Carl Jenkins
Talented threequarter, beset by injuries but now hopefully over them. |
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Wayne Jervis
This very experienced man returned to his home club this season 2009/10 to act as Player/Coach to the Seconds, having spent a couple of years at Ystrad Rhondda. It is his third spell with us, the former FIRA international having played in Ireland for three years.
PEN PICTURE
Today, one of our favourite sons who has wandered a bit but never given less than 100% in a Llanharan jersey
Name: Wayne David Jervis Nickname: Young Jarv or Jarvy
Age: Still 25 Height: Nearly 6ft Weight: Under 15st
Job: Regional Sales Manager Home: Brynna/Llanharan
Rugby highlight of your career: u18 u19 Wales Caps. Fira 1995. Plying in Ireland for 3 yrs in Munster province with Highfield with promotion 3 years on the bounce. And promotion back to Div 1 with in 2007-2008 with Ystrad Rhondda RFC.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ystrad Rhondda, Highfield (Ireland)
Rugby player: Dan Carter (Awesome) Alun Wyn Jones (So Committed)
Sport/team after rugby: Liverpool who else is there?????
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Steven Gerrard
Music: Westlife TV: Britain’s Got Talent Holiday: Egypt/Sharm El Sheik
Food: Chips/Chinese/Indian/Kebab/ (with side salad)
Drink: Cider in summer/Lager-big dash winter Film: The Champ/Men of Honour
Car Anything Pritch got…. He probably changed it by the time this goes to print.
Paper/book: Honey have a sniff on me by Mog Davey(Legend)
Your most prized possession: Finians My Irish collection of lepricorns. If you won the Lottery what would you buy? I would give it to Jo as she is more sensible or it would be gone on crap with me……
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Kim Wilde/Pamela Anderson Least: Jo when she sees this…..
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Getting sent off by Referee Mr Phil Fear after 5 mins 2 seasons ago whilst playing for Ystrad against Penallta… for telling him the truth !!!!!! Then the following week against Abercynon with him refereeing again !!! I scored 28 points and did not having a single conversation during kicks at goal or the whole game and I was captain…I think he got the message he was out of order!!!!! I have since forgiven him as we eventually won the league.
Main dislikes: Losing, players who whinge, talent that is wasted, players who believe they are better than what they are……Getting drunk early………
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Gareth Wyn Jones
A back three player joined January 2009 from Cardiff HSOB. |
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Justin Jones
Justin joined the club from Swansea in February 2006 with a reputation as a useful number seven. Has signed dual reg forms with , Maesteg for 2006/07 and Pontypridd for 07/08. Full registration Nov 07.
Pen Picture this week features Justin Jones, a useful open side recently joined from Swansea.
Age: 23 Height: 6ft Weight: 14 st 10 lbs Job: privilege manager Home: North Cornelly
Rugby background: Welsh Schools, Maesteg R.F.C, Swansea R.F.C.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Maesteg Rugby player: Olivier Magne
Sport/team after rugby: The British Olympic show jumping team
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Nelson Mandela
Music: Everything TV: Comedies
Food: Pasta and chicken Drink: Summer Fruits Squash
Holiday: New York Car: BMW
Paper/book: Autobiographies Film: Anchorman/Old School/Any given Sunday
Your most prized possession: IPOD
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? a Yacht
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: My beautiful g'friend Rachel Least: My Boss
Main dislike(s): 2 faced people, losing and Traffic Lights
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Ben Keen
A wing who signed frpm Heolycyw in August 2008. |
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Johny Myatt
Moved to Beddau Oct 09
An all action number seven who rejoined us from Gilfach Goch for 07/08. |
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Elia Pellegrotti
A Youth product who went to Ystrad Rhondda. Skilful wing, re-signed 2009/10 |
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Aarron Pinches
Powerful threequarter, a product of our Youth |
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David Quinn
A fast back row player who came back to the club in January 2009 after a spell abroad. Ebbw Vale July 2009. |
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Glenn Slater
Number eight from Beddau summer 2009 |
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Sam Studley
A highly mobile number 7 signed from Pontypridd summer 2008. Has appeared in Wales squads throughout the age groups up to under 19. Returned to Rhydfelin Jan 2010
Name: Sam Gareth Evan Studley
Age: 18 Height: 5ft 10ins Weight: 15st
Job: UWIC student Home: Hawthorn
Rugby highlight of your career: Captain Wales A under 16
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Pontypridd
Rugby player: Martyn Williams
Sport/team after rugby: West Ham
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Paula Radcliffe
Music: Bon Jovi TV: Family Guy
Food: Spag Bol Drink: Milk/Bailyes
Holiday: Cape Verde Car: Volkswagon Camper
Paper/book: Martyn Johnson autobiography
Film: Brave Heart
Your most prized possession: My Happy Gilmore DVD
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A round
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Owen Wilson Least: Jason Donovan
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Scoring a try on the five metres line
Main dislike(s): Hair dressers, barbers, or any place that cuts hair
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Dorian Thomas
Glam Univ student from Ystradgynlais joined us for 07/08. A wicked turn of speed on the right wing. Equally at home at full back. Dual with Llanelli 2009/10
This week, our new Billy Whiz, flying wing DorianThomas
Age: 19 Height: 5ft 9 Weight: 12st 2lbs Job: student Home: Ystradgynlais
Rugby highlight of your career: Ospreys under18/20
Favourites:
Rugby player: Sebastian Chabal Sport/team after rugby: football
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Borris Becker
Music: Muse TV: Bear Grylls, Top Gear Food: Steak Drink: Milk Holiday: Florida Paper/book: factual Film: Back to the Future
Your most prized possession: TV
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A rollercoaster
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Jennifer Love Hewitt Least: Osama Bin Laden
most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: stopping a try by tackling a player over the dead ball line after he had put his hand up to celebrate.
Main dislike(s): Airline food
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Lloyd Thomas
And today, the return of PEN PICTURE, featuring ur talented full back Lloyd Thomas (Xmas) now back in the fold after doing his university bit
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Age: 22 Height: 6ft. Weight: 12st 10
Job: Unemployed… Home: Llanharan
Rugby achievements/background: Playing for Welsh Development under 17s and winning the award of East District Most Promising Player.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): St Helens RL
Rugby player: Gareth Edwards, Christian Cullen, Tana Umaga
Sport/team after rugby: Rugby League and St Helens
Music: Westlife, Chilli Peppers. TV: Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.
Food: Mam’s Sunday dinner. Drink: Lager.
Holiday: Oz. Car: TT convertible
Paper/book: Daily Star, Gareth Edward’s autobiography.
Film: Snatch, Pulp Fiction, Dumb and Dumber.
Most treasured possession: Don’t own much!
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Big holiday (again)
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Houdini or the A team. Least: Dad after the Uwic game.
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby: the Naked Sevens during half time at the Varsity match, trying to concentrate on the captain’s speech with 14 naked guys running around after a ball. The ensuing fight and also the opposition’s mascot being se on fire.
Main dislike(s): Smoking; negative supporters/players.
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Lee Thorne
Youth Player of the Year in 2008, a hard running centre with a big future in the game.
This week Lee Thorne, an amazing player who amassed over forty tries in the Youth last year and is carrying on in the same vein A Blues under 20 man already. Pontypridd DUAL July 2009.
Age: 19 Height: 6ft Weight: 15st 6
Job: Apprentice Electrician Home: Brynna
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing on Cardiff Arms Park for Pontypridd District u11s V Cardiff District u11s and scoring a try
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys. Rugby player: Daniel Carter.
Sport after rugby: I enjoy skiing.
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: George Best (he did enjoy a pint or two)
Music: R & B TV: The Hills Food: Hunters Chicken Drink: Magners
Holiday: Zante (With The Boys) Car: Ford Fiesta ST
Paper/book: Ray Mears Bush Craft Film: American Pie Band Camp
You’re most prized possession: Bank Card
If you won the Lottery what would you buy?
A Nice Big House for My Mammy & Daddy xxxx and a fast car.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Tom Cross’s Missus (Emily) Least: Gareth Witts (car crash)
Most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Thought I broke my neck up in Maesteg and then flown by Helicopter to Hospital, most people have to pay to fly in one.
Main dislikes: Smoking, Guinness it’s hanging. People that lie, and getting out of bed early in the morning.
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Gary Williams
An academy winger with a fair turn of speed who is aiming for the top. Moved to Merthyr August 2009. |
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Craig Burton
A wiry scrum half who played Youth rugby with us before a couple osf seasons at Bridgend. Firts XV debut v carmarthen Quins October 9th 2004. Butler's grand son! |
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Tom Cross
Graduating from Youth 2008 - a talented outside half. Made senior league debut as rep v UWIC March 1st 08.
Name: Tom Cross Nickname: Crossy Age: 19 Height: 5ft 8 Weight: 13st 7lbs Job: Dental engineer Home: Brackla
Rugby highlight of your career: Winning Merit Cup in last year of Youth
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Worcester Rugby player: Dan Carter
Sport/team after rugby: Birmingham City
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Lance Armstrong
Music: Stereophonics TV: Miami Ink Food: steak Drink: Protein Shake
Holiday: Dominican Republic Car: Range Rover
Book: Lance Armstrong – It’s Not About the Bike. Film: Saving Private Ryan
Your most prized possession: My bed
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A big house
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Emma Binton Least: Lenny
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby: Watching the boys do the walk of death
Main dislike(s): Croc’s shoes
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Scott Curnell
A determined youngster in the number nine shirt, joined from penygraig 07/08.
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Name: Scott Curnell
Age: 19 Height: Short Weight: Light
Job: Student Home: Tonyrefail
Rugby highlight of your career: Spending a day with the British Lions, getting in team photo and getting a signed shirt.
Being selected as a member of the Cardiff Blues Under 20 squad.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Cardiff Blues / New Zealand
Rugby player: Justin Marshall / Carlos Spencer
Sport/team after rugby: Man United
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby:
TV: Question of Sport
Food: Chinese Drink: Guinness
Holiday: Skiing Car: Porsche Carrera GT
Paper/book: Jonny Wilkinson autobiography
Film: The Replacements / Oceans 11
If you won the Lottery what would you buy?
House, Nice Car, Villa abroad
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: All of Girls aloud Least: Len Price and his video camera
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Main dislike(s): Getting splinters in arse from sitting on the bench all the time.
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Rhodri Griffiths
A product of our Youth, joined senior squad for 2009/10. Scrum half. |
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Glenn Holloway
23 years old joined from Glam Wands, July 2009, originally Llantrisant.
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Today, our new scrum half Glenn Holloway who certainly knows how to pick up the pace of the game – he’s also pretty good at getting in front of Richie Jenkins’s lens!
Age: 23 Height: 5ft 9 Weight: 12 stone
Job: Howden’s Joinery (kitchen sales) Home : Llantrisant
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for the Welsh Clubs vs Scotland Clubs 2008/ Playing in the Konica Minolta cup final 2008
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Llantrisant Rugby player: Joost van der westhuizen
Sport/team after rugby: Everton Holiday: Canada Car: Peugeot 206
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Joe Calzaghe
Music: Any TV: Mock of the week Food: Steak Drink: Whatever's free
Paper/book: the Sun/ Any good Sport Autobiography
Film: Braveheart/Saving Private Ryan
Your most prized possession: My laptop 100% what would I do with out Redtube.com??
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Megan Fox
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Megan Fox Least: Martin (mushroom) Bettinson (distinctive aroma!)
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby: Playing for the Blues under 20s against the Ospreys at outside half attempted to clear a kick from our own line hit the crossbar bounced into the centres arms and scored under the posts - was taken off after the conversion.
Main dislikes: Stuart Barnes and Austin Healey, Dai Atkins attempting to sing and, after a recent Saturday, Baileys and Strongbow.
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Greg Jones
A solid Scrum half who has been witH us since junior days except for a short exile at Beddau two years ago. Member of the invincible Seconds 2004/05. Also a useful place kicker.
400th club game October 18th 2008 v Newbridge
pen picture 2006/07
Age: 29 Height: 5ft 8.5ins. Weight: 13 stone
Job: Fords Home: Llanharan
Rugby achievements/background - captained Mid Glam against Welsh Schools. District honours through school, youth and seniors.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Natal Sharks
Rugby player: Gareth Edwards Sport/team after rugby: golf
Sportsman most admired outside rugby: Steve Ballesteros, Tiger Woods
Music: Anything TV: All I watch now is CBeeBees
Food: Chicken Film: Lethal Weapon Drink: Magners
Holiday: Mexico Car: Porsche Paper/book: the Sun
Most treasured possession: Daughter Neesha Mai
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Log cabin House behind High Corner
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: wife Lisa Least: wife when it’s time of the month
Funniest interesting thing to happen to you in rugby: playing Sevens for Pontypridd District, diving over for a superb try and breaking my collar bone doing it – taught me a big lesson.
Main Dislikes: smoking
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Dafydd Morris
Scum half from Treherbert August 2009 |
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Ross Pearce
Moved to Pontycymer Oct 09
An outside half who joined from Pontycymer at the end of 2005/06. Clever player with a nice left foot.Age: 22 Height: 5ft 10 Weight: 12st 6
Job: Pest Control Officer Home: Brynmenyn
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing on the same field as David Quinn
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Pontycymer
Rugby player: Jonny Wilkinson/Kevin Worgan
Sport/team after rugby: Marbles
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Zidane
Music: Gangster Rap TV: Soccer AM Film: Rocky 4
Food: Curry and Chips Drink: Strongbow
Holiday: Ibiza Car: Landrover
Your most prized possession: ferret locator
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? New head fro Kevin Worgan
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Travis’s mum Least: Duncan
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Gareth Edwards showing me how to kick
Main dislike(s): girls with hairy faces
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Ryan Phillips
Ryan joined us from Maesteg Celtic in January 2008 after impressing for them against us in the Konica Cup.
This week’s PEN PICTURE is our recently acquired scrum half Ryan Phillips who has made a big impression in the nine jersey.
Age: 22 Height: 5/5 and a half Weight: 11st 4lbs
Job: Quantity Surveyor Home: Maesteg
Rugby highlight of your career: Getting stuffed by Llanharan in the cup!
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys Rugby player: Byron Kelleher
Sport/team after rugby: West Ham
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Joe Calzaghe
Film: Rocky 3 and 4; Twin Town
Music: Funky House TV: Eastenders Food: Mexican Drink: Lager
Holiday: Tenby Car: Ferrari F40 Paper/book: I don’t read
Your most prized possession: My Mohamed Ali boxing programmes
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A mansion in Maesteg (Caerau to be exact)
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Trav’s Mum Least: Ross Pearce
Funniest to happen to you in rugby: Running in to score a try for school, I looked behind me then tripped over a mole hill and knocked on!
Main dislike: Brussel Sprouts
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Codey Rees
Signed from Caerphilly June 2009
PEN PICTURE
This week it’s another summer signing and one who has made a success of it with well over a hundred points to date –a strong pedigree too with dad Paul once a class act at the Arms Park and a regular at our games
Codey Rees
Age: 21 Height: 6ft Weight: 13.10 Job: economist
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing on the Arms Park in the Welsh Varsity match for Cardiff University in front of 9,500 people
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Wales; Rugby player: Dan Carter;
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Tiger Woods;
TV: Only Fools and Horses; Food: Steak; Drink: Jack Daniels and coke;
Holiday: Cancun; Car: Audi A3; Film: Liar, Liar.
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Gareth Spain
Signed from Bedwas in summer 2008. Played for us a few games as a centre in 2004/05 whilst on dual with the Wanderers but now a powerful scrum half.
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This week it’s Gareth Spain a useful acquisition who can fit in quite nicely at scrum half or centre.
Age: 29 Height: 6FT Weight: 14st 10lbs
Job: Aircraft Engineer RAF Home: Cardiff
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Combined Services Under 21 v England U21 at Twickenham (twice)
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Llanelli Scarlets;
Rugby player: Rob Howley; Sport after rugby: Golf
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Lance Armstrong
Music: Killers/OZ; TV: Simpsons; Food: Spag Bol; Drink: Stella;
Holiday: Caribbean; Car: DB9; Book: Men’s Health; Film: Top Gun.
Your most prized possession: XBOX360
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Einstein (he’d get me out); Least: Kerry Katona
Main dislikes: dishonesty; the desert
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Gethin Worgan
TRANSFERRED TO BEDWAS FEB 09
A talented outside half with a deadly boot, son of former captain and coach Trevor. Now in his second spell, rejoining from Cross Keys.
Today ‘s Pen Picture is Gethin Worgan who has returned home after doing time in Gwent
Home: Llanharan Job: Transport manager Age: 26 Weight: 14st12 Height: 5ft 10
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Neath 90s Rugby player: Michael Lynagh
Sport/team after rugby: Man Utd.
Music: any TV: Sport, anything Food: diet fried brekkie. Drink: cider
Car: Peugeot 205 (Ask Eddy) Book: any Dan Brown
Film: Twelve Monkeys
Your most prized possession: TV
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Another ticket
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: the engineer to fix it Least: Nagging old ladies
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby: Gar Eddy sprinting
Main dislike(s): Losing/Mondays
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Gareth Edwards
Respected club captain leading the side in 07/08 for a club record fifth consecutive year. This youth product is a hard grafter who leads by example
Age: 30 Height: 6ft 2ins Weight: 18st
Job: Warehouse manager Home: Pencoed
Rugby highlight of your career: Gaining promotion tom premiership as captain and having the longest consecutive reign as captain to date.
Favourites:
Rugby team: Heolycyw Rugby player: David Quinn
Sport/team after rugby: Show jumping
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Ronnie Coleman
Music: Wham! TV: Sony Food: curry
Drink: JD and coke Holiday: Benidiorm Car: Pritchard’s
Paper/book: Readers Husbands Film: Gay Bikers on Acid
Your most prized possession: family
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Wig
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Trav’s mum Least: Travis
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
A private moment with Nicky Morgan…mmm
Main dislike(s): smoking, losing, PMT
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Adrian Ford
A very promising young loose head who joined us in the summer from Pontypridd
Age: 20
Height: 6ft
Weight: 17st
Job: Student
Home: Pencoed
Rugby Highlight of your career: Playing in the Hong Kong 10s tournament and playing in South Africa.
Favourites
Rugby team: Wasps
Rugby player: Schalk Burger and Chris Dicomedis Sport/team after rugby: football/ Aston Villa
Sportsperson: Lance armstrong
Music: anything
Food: steak
Holiday: south africa
paper/book: western mail/ autobiographys
Film: Shawshank redemption
TV: Neighbours
Drink: orange squash
Car: Aston Martin DB9
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Jessisca Simpson Least: a referee
Main dislikes: referees
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James Greenfield
23 years old prop from Cardiff, last club Caerphilly. 6ft and 17 stone. Played for Welsh Districts and Newport. Signed July 2009.
PEN PICTURE
Nickname: Greeny
Age: 23 Height: 6 foot Weight: 17 stone
Job: Apprentice paint sprayer Home: Ely, Cardiff
Rugby highlight of your career: Wales districts V Germany, Newport RFC (1 game 1 try), Wales U 19 Rugby league 3 caps.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys.
Rugby player: Gethin Jenkins
Sport/team after rugby: Football/Judo
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Joe Calzaghe
Music: Michael Jackson TV: X factor
Food: Mix Grill Drink: Milkshake
Holiday: Kos Car: Ford focus
Paper/book: Echo
Film: Green Mile
You’re most prized possession: My Family
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? One way ticket to Australia.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Umm the Missus/Phil Bennett Least: My Mum (lol)
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Nigel Owens commenting about my hair before a youth cup final in front of everybody.
Main dislike(s): Smoking, Bullies.
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Gareth Jones
Joined us on loan from Ebbw Vale January 2009. |
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Nick Kibble
Prop from Caerphilly, August 2008.
Name: Nick Kibble Age: 25
Height: 5’11 Weight: 17st
Position: Prop
Job: RAF Aircraft Technician (RAF St Athan)
Home: Llanharan, but from Gloucester
Previous Teams: Old Richians RFC, Cinderford RFC, Caerphilly RFC.
Representative: RAF
Rugby Highlight of your Career: Playing at Twickenham for Combined Services U21s vs England Students.
Favourites:
Rugby Team (other than Llan): Gloucester
Rugby Player: Trevor Woodman
Sport/Team after Rugby: Golf / Leeds Utd
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Batista
Music: Rock TV: WWE Raw
Food: Roast Dinner Drink: Cider
Holiday: Anywhere sunny/hot Paper/Book: Biographies
Film: The Lost Boys/Anchorman Car: Aston Martin
Most Prized Possession: My dog Flo
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A Farm
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: My missus Charlotte Least: Scott Mills (DJ)
Funniest/most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: Too busy blowing out of my backside to notice.
Main dislike(s): The pretty boys in the backs, especially ones who drop the ball. Working weekends.
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Ed Rees
Pontyclun product. A very sound technical prop who was called up to the Welsh Districts XV January 2007.
Pen PICTURE
Name: Ed Rees Age: 21 Height: 6ft
Weight: 15 ½ st Job: bricklayer Home: Pontyclun
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Pontyclun Firsts
Favourites:
rugby team (other than Llan): Pontyclun
rugby player: Mathew Blip Rogers
sport/team after rugby:
sportsman most admired outside rugby:
music: club
food: Indian
drink: Strongbow TV: The Bill film: Brave Heart
car: Toyota Celica book: Playboy holiday: Ibiza
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
most: girlfriend least: Meggy
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby:
I take the game too seriously
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Aled Richards
Signed from Caerphilly June 2009 |
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Leighton Davies
Signed from Pontypridd summer 2008. This experienced hooker has been around the division and is a hard man to play against. |
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Richard Emms
A mobile hooker who played a big part in our premiership promotion year, scoring no fewer than 25 tries. Has been on a bit of a clubs wander in the last few years but in 2008/09 is on dual with Glam Wands. |
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Aaron Griffin
Hooker, joined from Pontyclun Youth summer 2009. |
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Daryl Harvey
An abrasive hooker in his second spell with us having signed from Tonmawr in January 2009.
He played 11 games for us last year.
Returned to Tonmawr after just one game. |
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Nathan Huish
A hooker who signed from Treorchy summer 2008 and has made an immediate impact.
Name: Nathan Huish Nick name: Huish
Age: 24 Height: 5’8 Weight: 14.5
Job: Civil Servant Home: Wattstown
Rugby highlight of your career: Play in the Paul Knight charity game against Jason Leonard
Rugby team (other than Llan): Started playing rugby when I was 16 for Treorchy youth where I could get off the bench for the first two season. Started playing every week in my last year of youth when I was asked to play for Treorchy firsts. I have been in Treorchy firsts for the past 5 years where I have had over 100 league game appearances.
Favourites:
Music: Hard house TV: Heroes Food: Mam’s cooked dinner
Drink: Milk Holiday: Any where hot Car: Type R
Paper/book: Horse and hounds Film: The Punisher
Your most prized possession: That will be telling
If you won the Lottery what would you buy?
A new house and a faster car and a really long holiday.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Julia Roberts Least: X wife
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Putting a pig head in coaches bed on tour last season, funniest thing ever.
Main dislike(s): Bus drives
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Mathew Phillips
Promising hooker signed from Old Illtydians summer 2009 |
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Kevin Worgan
Son of former stalwart Dai, A good all round ex youth product back at the club after army service. Can play in front or back row.
In this week’s pen picture we feature our all action military man and local product, Kevin Worgan, son of George. Heolycyw July 2009.
Age: 23 Height: 5ft 10 Weight: 18st 7lbs
Job: Wastechnique. Home: Brynna.
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Combined Services.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Ospreys. Rugby player: Rhys Jones.
Sport/team after rugby: darts.
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Johnny Vegas.
Music: Dolly Parton. TV: Soaps. Food: Large kebab.
Drink: lager. Holiday: Trecco Bay. Car: Tank.
Paper/book: Sid the Sexist. Film: My Girl.
Your most prized possession: my boy.
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? House and car.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Ilia Pellegrotti’s mum. Least: Rhys Pearce.
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby: playing alongside Travis
Main dislike(s): Travis and Rhys Pearce
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Gareth Casey
Joined Nov 1 2008 from West Counties North side Widden OB. A 6ft 3, 19 stone second row who has played for England under 16 and under 18. Lives in Quedgley Gloucester.
PEN PICTURE Gareth David Casey, who made an impressive debut at Rumney
Age: 23. Height: 6ft 3. Weight: 19st 7. Job: taxi driver. Home: Gloucester
Rugby highlight of your career:
Playing for England at under 16 and under 18 – sorry lads!
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Gloucester. Rugby player: Jerry Collins (NZ)
Team after rugby: Once mighty Leeds United
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Alan Smith
Music: R&B Hip Hop. TV: Fools and Horses (legend). Food: Most things
Drink: Bow. Car: Range Rover Sports. Film: Chronicles of Riddick, Dream Girls 101
Your most prized possession: England cap and dog Troy
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Everything
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Kibble’s sister Least: Jade Goody
Funniest thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field: There’s too many drinking games to mention!
Main dislikes: Slow drivers (Angry), mates thinking they can get a free lift – no way it’s the credit crunch, unfair refs.
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James Connors
First signed from Newport 2007/08. On dual with Bridgend 208/09. Re-signed for us June 2009. Wales Under 21 cap.
PEN PICTURE
Tonight we feature powerful second row recruit James Connors
Age: 21 Height: 6ft 6ins Weight: 18 stone
Job: student Home: Cardiff
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Wales under 21 at he World Cup in France 2006
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Cardiff Blues
Rugby player: Ian Gough
Sport/team after rugby: all sports – boxing, American football, Cardiff City
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: Joe Calzaghe
Music: Led Zeppelin TV: Family Guy
Food: Chinese Drink: Jagermeister
Holiday: Italy Car: Ferrari
Paper/book: Lenny McLean, The Guvnor
Film: Friday Night Lights, Raging Bull
Your most prized possession: My i pod
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A ******* big house
Who would you least like to be stuck in a lift with? Austin Healey
Main dislike: Writing Pen Pictures
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Lee Davies
Youth product who has developed rapidly into an impressive ever present.
Pen Picture
This week, Lee Davies (Travis), a product of our own youth system whose rapid development into a powerful second row has been impressive
Age: 23 Height: 6ft 3 Weight: not enough for Phelpsy!
Job: sells beer Home: Laleston
Rugby achievements/background -
Playing for Llanharan 1st XV.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Scarlets.
Rugby player: Lawrence Dallaglio, Megastar and Evs
Sport/team after rugby: Liverpool F.C.
Sportsman most admired outside rugby: Frankie Dettori
Music: Any. TV: Friends.
Food: Chinese. drink: Lager.
Holiday: Any free one. car: Porsche 911
Paper/book: FHM magazine.
Film: Cruel Intentions.
Most treasured possession: my Swiss bank account.
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Tara Reid. least: Sara Cox.
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Playing for the Seconds in Reading – when the ball went over the wall Ebbw went to fetch it and his gammy knee went. Also, later that day watching Chinny trying to perform first aid on Anton.
Main dislike(s):
Losing, pre-season training, women who smoke, supporters jumping on band wagons
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Nick Eaves
Transferred to Ebbw Vale Oct 2008
This giant forward, 6ft five and eighteen stone) joined us in December 2007 from the academy, hoping to advance his career with regular league rugby. He is able to play in the front row as well, making his debut al loose head against Pontypool
This week’s PEN PICTURE is of Nicholas Eaves, a fine young second row prospect who doesn’t mind mixing it with the front row either – a rare breed these days.
Age: 20 Height: 6ft 5ins Weight: 18st 8lbs
Job: Waste Technique Home: Ferndale
Rugby highlight of your career: Wales Under 19 World Cup
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Crusaders; Rugby player: Jerry Collins
Sport/team after rugby: UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship)
Sportsperson most admired outside rugby: UFC middleweight Anderson Silva
Music: Rock; TV: Family Guy; food: any; drink: water;
Holiday: Spain; Car: Bugatti Veyron; paper/book: Harry Potter;
Film: Saving Private Ryan.
Your most prized possession: Play Station 3
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Everything
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Kate Moss (Lots of room) Least: Dawn French (not much room!)
Main dislike: Working
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Chris Payne
Second row signing from Caerphilly October 2009. Was captain at the Castletown club.
returned to Caerphilly Jan 2010 |
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Nikki Allen
Youth product who has develped into a rangy and effective member of the team
Pen Picture
This week a talented young player who has made the first team break through
Name: Nikki Allen Age: 21 Height: 6ft 1ins Weight: 14 stone 7 lbs
Job: Capper and Co Home: Llanharan
Rugby highlight of your career:
Playing with Radford
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Neath
Rugby player: Paul Thorburn
Sport/team after rugby: Newcastle
Sportsman most admired outside rugby: Alan Shearer
Music: Galaxy 101 TV: Bar Wars
Food: pizza drink: Bow
Holiday: Florida car: Audi TT
Film: Dumb and Dumber
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Mrs Radford least: Viv Neate
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Playing with Mark Neate
Main dislike:
Food after a game
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Justin Benfield
Signed from Caerphilly June 2009 |
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Bill Carey
A highly talented young man, skipper of our Youth team with a pile of tries to his credit, a member of the Osprey set up, and a first team debut under his belt against Sarries March 7TH 2009. Bridgend summer 2009. Rejoined Jan 2010
Age: 18 Height: 6ft 3ins Weight: 15st
Job: student Home: Pencoed
Rugby highlight of your career: Playing for Ospreys under 16, under 18 and Bridgend Ravens.
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Rugby player: Jerry Collins
Sport/team after rugby: Fiji; Music: Anything Film: Blade;
TV: Bargain Hunt and Takeshi’s Castle;
Food: Chicken fried rice; Drink: Taffy Apple Cider; Holiday: Ayia Napa
Your most prized possession: Flip flop collection
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? Llanharry
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Mike Myers Least: Curtis Davies
Funniest in rugby, on or off the field: John Tom being pooed on by a bird
Main dislike: Olives
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Carl Leather
A home produced player who can play at second or back row. Vrry dedicated approach. Member of invincible Second XV 2005. 1st Xv debut 2005/06
Age: 22 Height: 6ft Weight: 14st 10lbs
Job: Home: Meadow Rise Brynna
Rugby achievements/background -
Favourites:
Rugby team (other than Llan): Leicester Tigers
Rugby player: Lawrence Dallaglio
Sport/team after rugby: football, Liverpool
Sportsman most admired outside rugby: Steven Gerrard
Music: anything TV: Soccer AM
Food: pizza Drink: Jack Daniels and coke
Holiday: Las Vegas Car: Porche 911
Paper/book: Boyz in the Hood
Film:
Most treasured possession:
If you won the Lottery what would you buy? A helicopter
Who would you most and least like to be stuck in a lift with?
Most: Carman Electra Least: The only gay in the village
Funniest/ most interesting thing to happen to you in rugby, on or off the field:
Main Dislikes: Man Utd supporters, people who spell my name with a K, drugs
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Neil Lewis
A regular in the premiership with us in 2004/05, Neil or "Lusty" as he is known, makes a welcome return from Cardiff via Bedwas in August 2009. |
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Aled Llewellyn
A very good young back row, product of our Youth, and member of the 2004/05 invincible Seconds |
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David Smith
Promising young number eight who joined us from Bridgend and made his debut v Newbridge at home January 30 2010 |
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Xavier Thomas
Back row signing summer 2009 |
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