Five more heroes of yesteryear are to be inducted into the Neath RFC “Hall of Fame” organised by the Neath Rugby Supporters’ Club.
In no particular order, the fourth Inductee to be announced is CHRIS BRIDGES.
CHRIS BRIDGES joined Neath in 1987/88 having won Welsh Youth honours with Beddau. A powerful scrum-half behind the strong Neath pack was probably the last thing opposing sides wanted and Chris went on to earn 7 caps in 1990 and 1991. He played 219 games for Neath through until 1998.
Chris will join a host of famous players already inducted into the “Hall of Fame” :-
T.P. Whittington, Sam S. Clarke, Dr. E.V. Pegge, Will Jones, Howel Jones, Albert E. Freethy, Frank Rees, Glyn Stephens, Tom Evans, Tom Arthur, Dan Jones, Rees Stephens,
Roy John, Courtenay Meredith, Ron Waldron, Grahame Hodgson, Brian Thomas, Glen Ball, Martyn Davies, Randall Davies, Norman Rees, David Parker, Dave Morris, Wilson Lauder, Glyn Shaw, Mike Richards, Elgan Rees, Carl Gnojek, Phil Pugh, Martyn Morris, Steve Powell, David Morgan, Jonathan Davies, Huw Richards, Lyn Jones, Brian Williams, Paul Thorburn, Rowland Phillips, Jeremy Pugh, Kevin Phillips, Gareth Llewellyn, Allan Bateman, Patrick Horgan, Shane Williams, Duncan Jones, Adam Jones
Neath RFC secretary Mike Price said, “Once again the Supporters’ Club have arrived at five excellent choices who each rendered the Club tremendous service. Those who saw them play will remember with affection their contribution in the famous All Black shirt.
Len Kowalski, chairman of the Neath Rugby Supporters’ Club said, “The Hall of Fame awards are always a difficult choice and Neath RFC has produced so many top class players over the years. Hopefully we have come up with a good balance but there are many more to come.
“The evening is always eagerly anticipated and it brings together our famous past with the present and we look forward to May 26.”
TICKETS – can be obtained via the NEATH RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB.
Dawn will be at the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm on THURSDAY 4th May for you to purchase your tickets.
The tickets are priced at £14 for members and £17 for non members, buffet included in the price.
Tickets will also be available at the next match versus CROSS KEYS (10th May) – call over to the Supporters table in the clubhouse lounge.
Get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment as this event sells out quickly.