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    RISING STARS

    Apr 23, 2019 3 minutes
    Interviews Sarah Mockford
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    1 ALEX CALLENDER

    Age 18 (29 July 2000)

    Born Carmarthen

    Region Scarlets

    Country Wales

    Position Back-row

    How did you get involved in rugby? Two years ago a few girls from school told me to come down to a training session at my local club, Llanelli Warriors. It involved a contact session and I absolutely loved it.

    I’d been involved in netball, playing for my county and Wales U21.

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