Ystradgynlais RFC reveal incredible Lions XV to have played in Ystrad

The spotlight has been put on Ystradgynlais Welfare Ground in recent weeks. The community are looking to raise £100,000 to keep the fields. An area which has so much sporting history in the Swansea Valley.

However, Ystradgynlais RFC have put a massive WOW factor out by realising a 1-15 team to have played at the ground. It is a star-studied name of Welsh rugby. However they also ask whether anyone can name anyone else?

Shane Williams is NOT on the list. The former World rugby player of the year played 4 times for the Lions. Scoring two tries. Did he ever grace the Welfare Ground?

Whether he did or he didn’t. The list is incredible and here it is. Directly from Ystradgynlais RFC.

A British lions team to have played at the welfare ground – Ystradgynlais Rugby

1. Eddie Morgan

2. Barrie Williams

3. Adam Jones

4. Delme Thomas

5. Robert Norster

6. Derek Quinnell

7. Finlay Calder

8. Alun Pask

9. Gareth Edwards

10. Barry John

11. Elgan Rees

12. Dafydd James

13. Ray Gravell

14. Ieuan Evans

15. JPR Williams

The club also said ‘Notable mentions to Cliff Morgan, Phil Bennett, Robert Jones, Dewi Morris, Tony Clement, Neil Jenkins, Alan Phillips, Haydn Morgan’

The club ask ‘Can you name anymore?’

Well, can you? Did Shane Williams ever play there? As a child? Youth or adult? Living in the Amman Valley, he must have as a child!

Ystradgynlais RFC who use the Welfare Ground Field are encourage people to donate to help secure funds to keep it. A charity ‘Ystradgynlais Community Welfare Ground Association’ has been set-up to do so.

The fields are also used for Bowls, Cricket, Football, Tennis and numerous sports and community events.