Warriors Backs 2003/2004

By Zippy (24/07/03)
July 25 2003

WARRIORS BACKS 2003/2004
Name
Position
Age
Height
Weight
Kevin Morgan
Full Back
26
5ft 10ins
12st 5lbs
Signed from Swansea, pace sidestep he has it all. Needs to stay injury free. Without doubt Wales's first choice full back.
Gareth Wyatt
Full Back / Wing
26
5ft 11ins
12 0lbs
Unsung hero in Welsh rugby, good try scorer, should be in the Welsh squad. Could be used as Full back cover, a position he doesn't have much experience in.
Matthew Nuthall
Full Back / Wing
20
6ft 1ins
14st 9lbs
Young wing, broke into the Ponty 1st team last year after some eye-catching performances for the 21s. One to watch during the world cup when he will get a run in the team.
 
Aisea Havili 
Wing
26
5ft 7ins
15st 2lbs
Pace to spare, scores tries for fun. Got banned for a long period last year after a nasty incident against Sale. Tongan international with a interesting try scoring celebration.
 
Dafydd James
Wing / Centre
28
6ft 3ins
14st 7lbs
“Class is permanent” the saying goes. He will be back, but time is running out.
 
David Bishop
Centre
 19 6ft' 3ins" 14st 2lbs
Burst onto the scene towards the back end of last season, pace, elusive and good footballer. Another to watch.
 
Gareth Thomas
Centre
29
6ft' 3ins
16st 3lbs
“Alfie” will captain the side, at a time of decline in the national side one man stood tall. A “players player”, not shy of working and scores plenty of tries. Versatile.
 
Sonny Parker
Centre
25
6ft 2ins
15st 8lbs
Got injured at the wrong time with regards to his Wales aspirations. Had a superb season and a half could do with another.
Jon Bryant
Centre
23
5ft 11ins
15st 9lbs
Big strong hard running centre, consistent, if a little predictable.
Ceri Sweeney
Outside Half
23
5ft 11ins
12st 6lbs
Needs a big season, did nothing wrong against England. He will need to be on form to oust both Jinks at regional level then Stephen Jones at international.
 
Neil Jenkins
Outside half
32
5ft 10ins
14st 2lbs
His experience will be crucial during the world cup, the “ginger monster” points machine still has it in him
 
Gareth Cooper
Scrum Half
21
6ft 1ins
14st 7lbs
“Coops”, quick hands a hand full around the rucks. Did not have a good tour in NZ/Aus, will need to be good to get the number nine shirt.
 
Silo Martens
Scrum Half
26
5ft 8ins
15st 3lbs
Tough and Abrasive, no more fitting adjectives. Another Tongan international.
Paul John
Scrum Half
33
5ft 9ins
12st 9lbs
Ponty clubman of the past decade, always seems to be there or therabouts. Got a lot on his plate with the other two number nines.
 

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