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A ‘Dream’ Training Session for Four Junior Rugby Teams
On Wednesday 14th April, Junior rugby sides from Fairwater, Llanelli, Aberavon and Carmarthen joined international players, Sam Warburton, Richie Rees and Elinor Snowsill, and expert coaches, Robin McBryde, Neil Jenkins and Warren Gatland for an exclusive full-day training session at the WRU National Centre of Excellence.
The four teams are winners of the inaugural SWALEC Junior Stars competition, and as a result, were provided with a dream opportunity to meet rugby idols, learn from their experiences and train in their footsteps.
The SWALEC Junior Stars competition was launched in November by leading energy provider, SWALEC and the Welsh Rugby Union, who invited nominations from clubs, schools, parents and other supporters to identify Under 13, 14 or 15 rugby teams who deserved the chance to take part in this ‘once in a lifetime’ event.
After searching Wales-wide, four teams were selected for their exceptional commitment both on and off the pitch- Llanelli’s Ysgol Gyfun Maes Yr Yrfa’s Under 13 School team, Aberavon Harlequins RFC Under 14 team, Carmarthen Quins RFC Girls Under 15 team and Fairwater RFC Under 14 team.
Connor Duval, from Fairwater RFC’s Under 14 team, said, “The chance to train in the same place as where the Welsh Team themselves train was fantastic. The boys and I will remember this experience for a very long time- a brilliant day!”
The SWALEC Junior stars winners with International coaches and players at the National Centre of Excellence
Cardiff Blues and Wales rugby player, Richie Rees gives the SWALEC Junior Stars winners some pointers
Cardiff Blues and Wales rugby player, Sam Warburton at the SWALEC Junior Stars prize day
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