One of the highlights of my unremarkable rugby career was a try-saving tackle on Josh Turnbull playing against Newcastle Emlyn at youth level. He broke through the line and I was the only one between him and a score. Nobody expected me to stop him, and when I did my team celebrated like I'd scored the winning try. In truth, he absolutely bulldosed me but his foot went into touch in the process. He was a hell of a player. There was another very good player in the Emlyn team with him - Rhydian Harries, whose sister Sioned did alright for herself too! Given how tiny its population is, the Teifi valley has produced a surprising number of international players in recent years.
All sides need some of these. Durable, puts it in week in, week out. Seemed to dodge major injury issues despite being at the coal face. Along with durability, was his versatility. All along the back row and second row. Superb.
One of the highlights of my unremarkable rugby career was a try-saving tackle on Josh Turnbull playing against Newcastle Emlyn at youth level. He broke through the line and I was the only one between him and a score. Nobody expected me to stop him, and when I did my team celebrated like I'd scored the winning try. In truth, he absolutely bulldosed me but his foot went into touch in the process. He was a hell of a player. There was another very good player in the Emlyn team with him - Rhydian Harries, whose sister Sioned did alright for herself too!
Given how tiny its population is, the Teifi valley has produced a surprising number of international players in recent years.
All sides need some of these. Durable, puts it in week in, week out. Seemed to dodge major injury issues despite being at the coal face. Along with durability, was his versatility. All along the back row and second row. Superb.
Two unsung heroes, Josh Turnbull and Andrew Ford ❤