Born: 3/1/1987 Carmarthen Hooker Wales 91 caps (2011-2023) download video script Click images to enlarge Ken has made 59 starts in his 91 games for Wales, being a fine hooker who scored tries against Argentina in 2013; South Africa in both 2014 and 2016, then a brace against Italy in 2021 and a sixth try…

Born: 12/5/1975 Pukekohe, New Zealand Died: 18/11/2015 Auckland, New Zealand Wing New Zealand 73 caps (1994-2002) download video script Click images to enlarge Jonah was considered to be the first truly global superstar of rugby and the biggest wing three-quarter ever to be seen with opponents quite unable to hold him. As well as being…

Born: 26/2/1977 Morriston Wing Wales 87 caps (2000-2011) download video script Click images to enlarge Shane made 84 Wales starts and was a replacement three times, scoring a Wales record of 58 tries and winning his first ten caps while with Neath and the next 77 with the Ospreys. He was a genius, originally considered…

Born: 12/9/1942 Bancyfelin Lock Forward Wales 25 caps (1966-1974) download video script Click images to enlarge Delme Thomas is remembered most for being carried off shoulder-high with both arms triumphantly raised after leading Llanelli to victory over New Zealand at Stradey Park (1972). He was the Llanelli captain in 1972-73 and was awarded the British…

Born: 5/3/1982 Leeston, New Zealand Outside half New Zealand 103 caps (2003-2015) download video script Click images to enlarge Dan was probably the greatest kicker ever seen in rugby, but was also a splendid link between the New Zealand backs and forwards. He mainly played for Canterbury and the Crusaders, but in the later part…

Born: 8/7/1971, Church Village Outside half/Centre/Full back Wales 87 caps (1991-2002) download video script Click images to enlarge Neil scored 1,049 points for Wales in 87 internationals with 11 tries, 130 cons, 235 pens and 10 drop goals and was one of the deadliest kickers in world rugby. For Wales he played outside half on…

Born: 07/3/1997, San Diego, California, USA Outside Half Ireland 128 caps (2000-2013) download video script Click images to enlarge Ronan is a former rugby union international and is a current coach. He played as an outside half and is Ireland’s second most-capped player and second highest points scorer. He is currently head coach of La…

Born: 2/3/1949, Bridgend Died: 8/1/2024, Cardiff Full back Wales, 55 caps (1969-1980) download video script Click images to enlarge John Williams later became known as ‘JPR’ when wing John J.Williams came into the Wales side. ‘JPR’ played on two Lions tours and in all four tests of both tours – 1971 to Australia/NZ (4 tests)…

Born: 11/11/1950 Carmarthen Centre Wales, 11 caps (1972-1975) download video script Click images to enlarge Roy scored the try that helped Llanelli defeat New Zealand at Stradey Park in 1972 and in 2013 (41 years afterwards) he donated the jersey he wore that day, plus the jersey of his opposite number, Bruce Robertson, and the…

Born: 12/7/1947 Gwaun-cae-Gurwen Scrum half Wales, 53 caps (1967-1978) download video script Click images to enlarge Gareth was one of the greatest scrum halves ever to play Rugby Union and formed outstanding Wales and Lions half-back partnerships with Barry John and then Phil Bennett. The first player to gain 50 caps for Wales, whom he…