Full Name: Gareth James Cooper
Position: Scrum Half
Homelife: Married
Age: 26
Rugby Honours: Wales Schools, U21s, 7s, A, Wales Senior and British Lions
How would you describe yourself in three words?
Angry little man
What have been the highlights of 2005?
Winning the Grand Slam with Wales
What are your hopes for 2006?
To make sure The Dragons qualify for Europe next season
Rugby Heroes:
Gareth Edwards and Robert Howley
Greatest Influences and why:
My dad as he used to play and has always been a part of my rugby life
Most Respected Opponent and why:
George Gregan as he is the most capped rugby player ever
Favourite Player to Play alongside and why:
Ceri Sweeney as he talks a lot on the field and makes my job a lot easier
Favourite Ground
Sydney Stadium
Least favourite ground:
Twickenham
Main complaint about rugby:
Poor pitches
Changes to improve the game and its appeal:
Summer rugby
What is your favourite saying?
The harder you train the luckier you get
If you weren’t a professional rugby player what would be your chosen career path and why?
Something to do with sport either a PE Teacher or a physiotherapist as I have always been interested in sporting injuries
Special Hobbies and Interests:
Playing golf and walking the dogs, I don’t have time for much else
Other sports or games followed:
Golf and football
Other sports people admired:
Tiger Woods
FAVOURITES
Actor:
Jack Nicholson
Actress:
Cameron Diaz
Film:
There’s Something About Mary
TV Prog.
Eastenders
Music:
Classical, last CD I bought was Katherine Jenkins
Holiday Place:
Banff, Canada
Food:
Steak
Drink:
Guinness
Newspaper:
The Sun
Rugby Writer:
Haven’t got one
With whom would you most like to be stranded on a desert island?
My wife
If you could be anyone for a day who would you be and why?
George Bush as I reckon I could do a better job!
Most Prized Belongings other than your family?
My dogs
Pet Hates
Tidying the house
Do you have any pre-match superstitions?
None apart from I have to wear grey pants every match
