Battle begins for most coveted jersey in Wales

SHANE WILLIAMSWALES AND LIONS LEGEND

THE hairs are standing up on the back of my neck at the prospect of going to Rodney Parade later today to work on the first Welsh derby of the season in the new United Rugby Championship.It may be a delightful, old school style ground, but the welcome from the fans is always hostile and it’s even more so from their players.I got turned over a number of times there playing for the Ospreys and always got plenty of goodhumoured abuse from the crowd.One day you are a national hero at Principality Stadium and the whole nation is backing you, ...

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