UWTSD Rugby Players Represent Welsh Academicals Against Oxford University

Eight rugby players from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s rugby team were selected to represent the Welsh Academicals in a fixture against Oxford University at Glamorgan Wanderers RFC recently.

Llion Jones (Llangennech RFC) captained the side from hooker and he was joined by his fellow front row forward at the University, Josh Wrigglesworth (Narberth RFC). The pair helped provide the “Accies” with a strong platform as they secured a hard-fought one-point victory.

Two further members of the UWTSD pack, Fraser Deer (South Gower RFC) and Rob Ayers, made their presence felt around the pitch with a series of impressive carries. 

Behind the scrum, Noah Potter and Twm Davies, both from Ammanford RFC, have represented the prestigious club on several previous occasions. There was also a memorable debut for Ifan Rossitter (Cefn Cribwr RFC), who marked his first appearance for the Accies by scoring a try.

Kieran Edwards (St Clears RFC) had also been selected for the squad but was unfortunately forced to withdraw due to injury. The UWTSD Rugby team hopes to see him have another opportunity to represent the club in the future.

UWTSD Head of Rugby, Gareth Potter, said:

“It was a really proud moment to see so many of our boys representing an invitational club that will be celebrating its centenary next season. We are really appreciative of the opportunity that the Accies coaching staff afforded the boys.

“It is an indication of how the level of rugby at the Uni has grown over the last few years that so many  UWTSDy players were involved in a fixture against such a renowned institution as Oxford University.”

Further Information

Lowri Thomas

Principal Communications and PR Officer     
Corporate Communications and PR     
Email: lowri.thomas@uwtsd.ac.uk     
Phone: 07449 998476