Colwyn Bay U18 Mermaids were invited to Parc y Scarlets to meet some of the players and watch the end of season clash with Ulster on Saturday. Not all the team could attend due to other commitments so the invitation was extended to those Gogledd Cymru U18s who have shown exceptional commitment to training this season.
The girls were welcomed into the training barn by Kate Jenkins and Jon Daniels and introduced to star players Regan King and Jonathan Davies, who were happy to pose with the girls and also take part in some important presentations – more on this subject next week!
After this excitement the girls entered the new stadium and took their seats – but only for a short time, as they were called pitchside to take part in the pre-match parade, which they all enjoyed.
Following this excitement there was more excitement to come as the Scarlets took on Ulster with a convincing 43-17 win. Tries were scored for the Scarlets by Daniel Evans, Dominic Day, Lee Williams, Darren Daniel, Martin Roberts and David Lyons, with conversions (5) by Rhys Priestland plus a penalty.
Following the excitement the girls slept all the way home!
The trip was arranged partly as a thank you to the girls for their efforts over the season and also as a means of player education. We feel it is important for the girls to see top class rugby whenever possible to enable them to move further forward in their own rugby careers. The Scarlets are a good help in this with their cash-back scheme, whereby groups of 20 or more get half the ticket price refunded to their club or organisation, therefore making professional rugby more affordable.
Many thanks to Gareth Jenkins, Jon Daniels, Kate Jenkins, Regan King and Jonathan Davies for the hospitality offered. Also thanks to Brian Roberts, Chairman CBRFC and Bryn Williams (CBRFC) for arranging transport to enable the girls to travel to Llanelli.
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