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An evening with Welsh rugby hero Shane Williams

News, Sport | Rhys Williams | Published: 17:39, Thursday January 16th, 2020.
Last updated: 09:10, Friday January 17th, 2020
Shane Williams at the Twyn School, Caerphilly

Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams will be taking to the stage to talk about his life and career in front of an audience at Blackwood Miners’ Institute.

Ex-Ospreys star Williams, who won 87 caps for Wales, scoring 58 tries in the process, will be speaking and answering questions at the venue on Wednesday, January 29.

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Tickets for the event, which starts at 7.30pm, cost £20.75 and can be bought online at obv.sr/bmi.

Alternatively, the box office can be called on 01495 227206.


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