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Ex rugby player - Neath Ath, UWIC RFC, Neath RFC, Dragons and lucky enough to represent my country Cap 991 attached to Gower College Swansea Rugby Academy

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Steven Jones
4 years
Thoughts go out to MJs family today he was an incredible character and will be sorely missed #legend
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3 years
Great early birthday present from my wife today 🥳 love you @lizelseyjones produced by Ross from Unique sports chairs Bridgend 👍
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Steven Jones
2 years
All this negativity regarding regional rugby is killing me. We have 4 regions full of young welsh talent which can only be good for the future of our game. Would you rather watch regional teams full of overseas players because that’s what everyone is pushing for.
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Steven Jones
5 years
Q. All these injuries to elite young players is there a correlation to a lack of playing time compared to gym time? Bodies not conditioned to play the game on the field these players need to get use to the bumps and bruises and face the reality that they will never play at 100%
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1 month
Not a bad way for him to finish a frustrating season 👏👏 the principality and premiership. Well done son
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4 years
This is why we play the game 🏉 lifelong friendships #dragqueens
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2 months
It wasn’t their day and congratulations to Llandeilo RFC on their deserved win but super proud as a coach and dad to see these boys stepping into that pitch
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7 months
Very rarely tweet about my 2 kids but super proud of the boy fighting back after 9months out to get some game time under his belt. 3 x 35mins all in the bank 👏👏 well done son
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2 months
Last walkthrough session tonight for the @tonmawr_rugby youth team in preparation for their welsh youth cup final at the principality stadium tomorrow. From 7s - 18s it’s been a hell of a journey and a pleasure watching these kids grow on and off the field 👏👏👏 good luck lads
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2 years
From u7s to Ospreys 16s what a journey @kttandy
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2 years
It would be interesting to see how much rugby all the 20s boys have played this year compared to the Irish. Not assuming anything just interested. Thoughts @LeeJarvis10
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7 months
@andyhowellsport @Dragons @leinsterrugby @URCOfficial Am I the only one who remembers how poor wales were in the 90s. If everybody keeps putting the game down here it’s only going to go one way. What I saw from all regions was a lot of young welsh pathway players giving their all and that’s enough for me.
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4 years
This reminds me of a welsh students game where the ref threatened to yellow card me for throwing too many not straights 😂 it wasn’t even windy 🙈
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2 years
Great seeing 2 regional captains working hard in the @GCSRugbyAcademy gym this week @ospreys @scarlets_rugby good luck girls 👍 @GCSsportacademy
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4 years
Absolutely gutted tonight as my son is now officially taller than me 🙈 Can 2020 get any worse 🤷‍♂️ #minimenomore
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2 years
It amazes me how many players the Irish provinces produce that look so comfortable at pro rugby level straight away they are definitely doing something right and it’s just not funding
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2 years
Love the way the refs speak to the players in the English game. Approachable, friendly and honest. Plus they let the game flow which results in an entertaining game for players and supporters a absolute win win. It’s actually a skill to know when not to blow the whistle 👍
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1 year
Great tackle how that is a yellow 🤷‍♂️
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3 months
I know he hates any fuss but Happy 18th birthday to Oliver today. Can’t believe how quick the time has gone but super proud of you pal especially during the last 15 months of injury hell👊 It will all be worth it little Jab
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3 years
This is what it’s all about 👍 kids out enjoying and playing with their mates
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2 years
That’s it for OJs mini and juniors rugby can’t believe how quick it’s gone
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7 years
Yet again news reporting dangers of contact sports what about the huge benefits? Society has gone mad children are wrapped up in cotton wool
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Steven Jones
2 months
The regional game has been going for 20 years and all I hear is it’s the WRUs fautl that they are all in a mess. Now if the WRU run the teams with central contracts (which should have happened from the start) then fair enough but these companies have been run poorly from day one
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Steven Jones
1 year
Welsh rugby is crazy. From my experience everyone looks after number one and there is no joined up thinking between clubs, regions and the WRU. We need strong leadership from the top with a clear plan and strategy to promote and grow our game and provide a clear path for talent
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5 years
Loved seeing the little man play in the capital last night
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8 months
Faletau my MoM what a player👏👏
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Steven Jones
2 years
Nice way to finish 👌 pleasure to see these boys develop over time it’s exciting to see where and what these boys will do on and off the pitch #excitingtimes
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Steven Jones
5 years
Myself and @lizelseyjones are Incredibly proud of our daughter @kimmcclarnan this morning #mastersdone 👍
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Steven Jones
8 years
What a pleasure to set foot on the pitch again with these lot thanks @burns_lloyd and @rhys_thomas3 #whenisthenext1
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3 months
Chuffed for our boys at @tonmawr_rugby today winning the semi and now have a final to look forward to at the principality 👏👏
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4 years
Lockdown with these 2 is breaking me 🙈 sitting at the table now 🤷‍♂️
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3 years
Raising the arm when someone is tackling you is a natural instinct to protect yourself. You see it everyday. Tough red card for me yet again I would penalise the tackler for poor upright technique
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Steven Jones
2 years
Congratulations to all the @TonmawrRFC under 16s who represented the Osprey east 16s last night👍 not forgetting Charlie Thomas who missed the photo as he was having an injury looked at plus a big shout out to the 3 players representing the west Ellis, Joe and Sion 👏👏👏
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4 years
Still can’t believe I let OJ wear coloured boots I must be getting soft in my old age 🙈
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Steven Jones
1 year
It still amazes me that some clubs are still calling out the opposition on Twitter for not fielding 15. No one wants to play 12 per side but that could actually save quite a few clubs. Are we a rugby community? Sometimes it looks like the hunger games out there. Merry Xmas 🎄
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Steven Jones
5 years
@LeeJarvis10 I’ve always said mate that all regional players 18 -21 should have in their contracts a clause stating these players must be in some kind of educational program this could include learning a trade. As you know to well pal our rugby careers are over in a flash but life goes on
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Steven Jones
6 years
Proud to be involved with this group at @bridgendravens this season. The players have really dug deep and put their hearts and souls into the last few months and the results have showed that #8 /10
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Steven Jones
8 months
@davidjusteat @RodneyRoar @StattoNewport @thechairman125 How are people still arguing about team colours etc it amazes me🙈 It’s great seeing the club moving forward and in my opinion the right direction. Plus the new shirt is 👌hopefully I can get back up there for a few games this season. It’s a special place to play rugby 👍
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4 years
Great to see ex @GCSRugbyAcademy player of the year Callum Carson come on for his pro 14 debut for the Ospreys. Obviously big ask for him covering 9 due to injuries but he is one of the most talented players I have seen come through the WRU elite colleges league👍
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6 years
A new home @LoughorRFC for the @GCSRugbyAcademy with 2 senior teams playing their home games at this fabulous venue 👍college and club working together
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Steven Jones
4 years
Great to see another ex @GCSRugbyAcademy player Callum Carson start for the ospreys yesterday in their pre season friendly. Top top player and future star 👍
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Steven Jones
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@tonmawr_rugby @MinisTonmawr Tough 14 month of knocks and set backs but to finish his college and youth chapter like this I couldn’t be prouder #3035
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Steven Jones
8 months
Chuffed the all blacks won tonight but this Irish team are one of the greatest teams I’ve ever seen. The connection between 1-15 with ball in hand is unbelievable. Total rugby 👊
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Steven Jones
8 years
After reading this it has made me think has this ever happen in my career
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Steven Jones
2 years
Great CPD with the @LoughorRFC coaches tonight 👍tackle tech and catch and pass with @BontHub1 . Incredible numbers and facilities at Cae Duke. Plus a sneaky throwing clinic for the first XV hookers
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Steven Jones
7 years
Congratulations to the eight @tonmawr_juniors under 11s this morning who represented the @Neathschoolboys in the plate quarters #seminext
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Steven Jones
1 year
Another normal day in welsh rugby with merger talks AGAIN. The real issue is that it’s caused no real reaction with supporters. Just shows people have gone passed caring and are totally disinterested in rugby at the moment. Really sad to see
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2 years
Great seeing the Dragons crowd so vocal again. No better place to play #16thman
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Steven Jones
4 years
Really enjoyed taking the @tonmawr_rugby under 14s to the Cardiff Devils last night I am sure rugby can take a leaf out of their book to help promote the game and entertain the crowd
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2 months
@WalesRugby There is already an elite WRU schools and colleges league that has produced lots of our current internationals that no one talks about but if they come from over the bridge it is shouted from the roof tops. Maybe if the media flipped this on it’s head we would see a change
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Steven Jones
1 year
The way he speaks to players breaks me. If you know you know 🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈
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21 days
@LeeJarvis10 I’ve enjoyed watching regional rugby more this year than I have for a few years. Hungry, young, welsh players getting a chance to play for their regions 👍 It’s tough yes but Wales will see the benefit in the next couple of years with a new golden generation.
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Steven Jones
2 years
Great news to see James Ratti another ex @BishopstonPE and @GCSRugbyAcademy player called into the welsh squad this week. James was part of the 2016 WRU colleges trophy winning side whilst studying A Levels @GowerCollegeSwa 👏👊Great achievement but I know there is more to come
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4 years
@robindavey01 I am sure the back line of Copper Sweeney, Wyatt, Tuipulotu, Montgomery, Brew, Morgan to name just a few wasn’t bad 👀
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Steven Jones
3 years
Loved watching mammoth with @MikeBubbins tonight reminded me of my old PE teacher sitting in a school minibus reffing football in the rain #topteacher great times
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2 years
Bloody enjoyed that
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6 years
Watching Cardiff Met (UWIC) on S4C brings back great memories whilst studying there. I developed as a person and a player over the 4 years plus made some wonderful friends 👍👏
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Steven Jones
2 years
Congratulations to all the @TonmawrRFC under 16 players who have been selected to attend training for the Ospreys East and West squads this year. All the coaches are incredibly proud of you. Enjoy the experience lads
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2 years
Great day of rugby at St Helen’s for the Swansea Schools plate finals. Congratulations to all the winners. Special mention to current @GCSSportDept student Llewelyn Richardson for referring 4/5 games 👏 👍
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6 years
Thanks to @CharlotteWool18 the new WRU apprentice for helping ref the year 7 festival this afternoon @BishopstonPE hope you enjoyed and don’t forget your whistle next time 👍
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8 years
Here we are @GCSRugbyAcademy trophy champions 2 years running #proud
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Steven Jones
6 years
I still don’t understand why u can’t play or clean out the 9 at the ruck??? Can’t any player pass from the ruck? Can’t any player clean out and secure the ball at a ruck?
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5 years
Great end to the pool stages now onto the playoffs with @GCSRugbyAcademy @GowerHub @GCSsportacademy
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6 years
Win lose or draw the scarlets really do play rugby the way it was designed to be played. Play what u see and express yourself 👏👏👏
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17 days
Only feels like yesterday I was packing my bags and moving up to @CardiffMetRFC facilities are even better than I remember #fieldofdreams
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7 years
@Coombs_A there is no loyalty in pro sport and as players we only realise this after many years of putting our bodies through the mill
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6 years
Well done to the @tonmawr_juniors under 12s winning the Burry Port 7s 👏
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4 years
Just glad you can’t see his coloured boots 😂 well done @CsscPe
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5 years
It’s getting beyond now 🙈 ball carrier is protecting himself what’s else is he going to do ? Just bad tackle tech again
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7 years
Lovely night watching OJ play in the under 11s cricket semi finals for @NeathCC
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5 years
Breakfast snacks all ready for day 2 at Rosslyn Park 7s. We have some aching bodies today after 5 games yesterday but it’s all worth it 👍 @GCSsportacademy @GowerHub
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Steven Jones
5 years
Thanks to @OSH_Sport for the warm welcome and 2 great games of rugby with the @GCSRugbyAcademy
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6 years
Thanks to @DisRugbyDC and his team for the help with the session today at Gower College Swansea all participants loved the experience and can’t wait until the next one #jerseyforall @GCSsportacademy @GCSRugbyAcademy @GCSHTTILS @tomo2180
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6 years
One hour and 15 mins until I jump a paraglide off this beauty 🙈
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5 years
Thanks to @cardiffmetrfc for hosting the @WelshCollegeSpo rugby 7s and X7s today the @GCSRugbyAcademy had a great time #preseason @GCSsportacademy @GowerHub
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6 years
Early Xmas present for these 2 🙈what has happened to me 😩 #winterwalks
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5 years
Great start to the new season with the @GCSRugbyAcademy discussing team culture with @CluroeD
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Steven Jones
6 years
@robindavey01 Get behind it Robin there are a lot of really talented players in this league👍 players who might have slipped through the regional net for one reason or another or players who might not want to be pros due to work commitments #clubrugby
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Steven Jones
2 years
@LeeJarvis10 self-fulfilling prophecy mate. If everyone keeps shouting and writing that regional rugby is poor and players are not good enough then over time those players start believing it and this is where we are. More positivity from everyone would be nice 👍
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4 years
@simonrug Thanks mate I very rarely talk about the good old days but really enjoyed our chat 👍
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7 years
@Coombs_A @dragonsrugby unless players speak up nothing will change #firstofmany
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5 years
Not the way we wanted to finish the day at Rosslyn Park 7s losing in the quarterfinal pool but the boys enjoyed being reffed by Wayne Barnes 👏
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Steven Jones
7 years
Thanks to @Neathschoolboys for 2 enjoyable years and looking after OJ plus @ShaneWilliams11 good to catch up and enjoy your trip 👀
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Steven Jones
2 years
@simonrug I think we need to be talking up our college and university system instead of looking over the bridge as the grass isn’t always greener. The college league and regional academy system has produced countless number of players but all we hear is the one who made it over the bridge
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Steven Jones
1 year
Incredible that is is actually happening. Players put in a position to choose club over country is unforgivable. How this has been allowed to develop and happen is a disgrace. And yet again no one gets to answer for it.
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2 years
Is it me or is there Nothing wrong with that tackle all the crowd shouting and balling these are probably the ones who have never played the game
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Steven Jones
5 years
@c_kirwan Let’s hope this isn’t the last of him in the dragons shirt #warrior hopefully the dragons will look after him either way until he is fit to resume for the dragons or another club
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Steven Jones
1 year
It’s heart breaking seeing what the WRU have let happen since the introduction of regional rugby. And as always the players are the ones who get hurt the most. Honestly worry for our game how can an organisation designed to look after its players from top to bottom be so clueless
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Steven Jones
6 months
Bittersweet yesterday. @GCSRugbyAcademy 2nd XV losing to a good @LlandoveryColPE in the cup final 22-10. Then the 1st XV beating @NHSRugby to win the Elite colleges B league to gain promotion. Well done to all players involved 👏👏👍
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3 years
The dogs loving the snow this morning
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Steven Jones
3 months
@LeeJarvis10 @MarkRing10 Best one ever is from ex Tonmawr coach @kttandy who said one player dropped out of a game because he burnt his tongue on a Greggs pasty 😂
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Steven Jones
3 years
4 years ago today Willow arrived 🐶 nothing has changed
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Steven Jones
4 years
@CommunityOsprey @NeathAthletic @RfcMorriston Let’s get voting for Neath Athletic good luck lads 👍
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Steven Jones
2 years
@Gards1971 @simonrug @BUCSSuperRugby It’s Incredible that only now people are talking about @cardiffmetrfc and it’s player development pathway. That club has churned out players and coaches for a long long time
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5 years
Great turn out for @GCSsportacademy rugby fit session
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Steven Jones
1 year
What ever system we move forward with it needs to be able to fund itself properly and keep talented players in the system longer. How many Irish players do you see break into provinces at 25/26? In wales if you don’t make it by 22 you are pretty much out in the scrap heap.
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Steven Jones
6 years
Great morning watching @tonmawr_juniors under 13s playing Merthyr RFC
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Steven Jones
9 years
Loved being back at the gnoll last night #butnotthismorning #fattiesleg http://t.co/59FAzL6Dfp
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