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Matthew J Watkins: Ex-Wales centre dies at the age of 41


Matthew J Watkins made 18 Wales appearances from 2003-06

Former Wales centre Matthew J Watkins has died at the age of 41 after a long illness.

Watkins retired in 2011 and later revealed he had been diagnosed with a rare form of pelvic cancer.

He leaves his wife Stacey and sons Siôr and Tal.

Two of his former teams, Dragons and Scarlets, paid tribute to Watkins. He also played for Gloucester and Wales A and fundraised for cancer charities after his playing career ended.

More to follow.



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