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The rise and rise of Sam Wainwright

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The rise and rise of Sam Wainwright

Sam Wainwright has been selected for the Wales squad for their tour of South Africa. He was picked up by Rygbi Gogledd Cymru at the age of 12. Wianwright is from Prestatyn in north Wales. His grandad played rugby league in the 1940s. He is proud to represent his area. The growth of rugby in North Wales has grown over the past decade. Sam is one of two north Walians in a Wales team to tour South African. Other one is George North. It is hoped that Sam's selection will give hope to people in his region. They used to travel to south Wales to watch him play rugby.

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