Under 21s To Be Honoured

Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community Published 6:29 pm 22nd Aug 2003 post

Paul James and his Wales Under 21 Grand Slam heroes from last season will he honoured tomorrow (23 August) before the Wales match against England at the Millennium Stadium.

James will make his senior Test debut next Wednesday in the match against Romania in Wrexham along with his fellow former Under 21 team-mates Nathan Brew and Mike Phillips. Those already capped from the side are Jonathan Thomas, Gavin Henson, Huw Bennett and Nicky Robinson.

Reebok and the Wooden Spoon Society have joined forces with the WRU to mark the achievements of the under 21 squad. Each player will be presented with a commemorative jersey and a piece of crystal glass.

The players will be the guests of the WRU at tomorrow’s match with the presentations being made in one of the hospitality areas.

“Paul and his under 21 team did Wales proud last season in winning the Grand Slam,” said WRU Chief Executive David Moffett.

“They also provided genuine hope for the future success of Welsh international rugby and we are delighted to honour them with this special occasion.”