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RISING STARS

1 ARWEL ROBSON

 Age 22 (21 Feb 1997) Born Caerphilly Region Dragons Position Fly-half

When did you first play rugby? At 11. I went to a district trial for Rhymney Valley schools and got picked. Then I played for Wales U11. I was into football and had trials at Cardiff City, but once I played for Rhymney Valley I fell in love with rugby.

Have you played other positions? A bit of 15 but I’ve always been a ten really.

Dan Carter, I loved

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