AN INTERVIEW WITH: JAMES DAVIES

Julia talks to James Davies

Name – James Alexander Davies

Position – Backrow

Height – 6ft 4

Weight - 15st 2

Dob – 03.9.84

Star Sign - Virgo

Representative Honours – Wales U16, U18 Schools FIRA

Previous Clubs – Aberavon Youth, Neath College Rugby team and Bonymaen

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Interview:

Bridgend born James is one of the younger members of the Neath Squad who joined us from Bonymaen RFC for the 2004-2005 season. He has been playing rugby since the age of 8, and has had games with Aberafan Youth and had a taste of captaincy when he played for Neath College and when he played for Wales U19 v South Africa in 2002!

James on Rugby….
James, your now in your second season with Neath Rugby and both seasons have so far been extremely successful! How does it feel to be playing for Neath this season?
It’s fantastic to be part of such a thriving team, I have gained so much experience and my confidence is improving. I am really looking forward to playing today in the cup – it’s an extremely important match and like the other boys, I am hoping we’ll win back the Konica Minolta cup!
What is your greatest Rugby achievement to date?
Being capped for Wales youth, U16, U18 and U19 was a great accomplishment. I also got the chance to captain for Wales U19 in South Africa. More recently, getting a signing for Neath Rugby!

What is your funniest Rugby memory?
Beating England at the Gnoll playing for Wales U16s!

What advice would you give to a young aspiring Rugby Player?
Try not to drink or smoke and train really hard.

James on life….

So James, what would you do if you were a woman for the day?
I’d probably shave my legs, at loads of chocolate, and complain a lot!

What is your most embarrassing moment?
When I was on holiday in Rhodes, I was chatting to two girls when I was 15 and my mother came down and told me to go to bed!

If you won £1 million what would you spend it on?
Lots of fast cars, holidays, I’d pay off my student loan and overdraft, and it would cool if I could buy my degree!

Who would you most like to be stuck on a desert island with and why?
Jordan – for the comfort and buoyancy aids!!!!!

On the Future….

Where would you like to be in 5 years time?
Playing for the Ospreys and to be a successful solicitor

What would you most like to achieve in the next year?
To establish my place in the Neath squad and finish my degree
Any message for the supporters?
“This year it’s the double”

James quick fire round!
Boxers or briefs – Boxers
Blonde or Brunette - Brunette
Chinese or Indian – Indian
Favourite car – Audi TT
Favourite drink – southern comfort

Coaches Comments:
James has been a valuable member of the Neath Squad over the last 2 seasons. He is a talented young player who is comfortable anywhere in the back row. As a coaching staff we have been managing James' development and are very pleased with his progress. He has taken every opportunity well this season and confirms our beliefs that he has a very bright future.
Rowland Phillips, Head Coach