O'Connor, Wayne

DOB: 11/11/78

Height: 6ft

Weight: 15st 7lbs

Honours: Welsh Schools, Wales U16

Wayne O'Connor is sponsored by: Mr & Mrs Flye

Biography:

A native of the Rumney area of Cardiff, Wayne John O'Connor progressed through the junior and youth teams of his local club. He was capped by Wales at under 16 level, as a prop.

Adapting to the role of openside flanker, Wayne graduated into the Rumney senior team in 1998, playing in the First Division of the Welsh league.

An impressive run of displays as a hard grafting back rower earned Wayne a call to join Pontypridd for the 2002 season, where he made his mark, stepping up to the highest level, being a consistent presence in the club's successful European campaigns.

Wayne took a year out of rugby in 2006/07 going walkabout in Australia and New Zealand, visiting family and travelling. Pontypridd were glad to welcome him back to add strength and experience to its back row armoury for the 2007/08 season.

Away from his rugby committments, Wayne is employed as a Manager with a Taxi firm in the capital city.