Jake Ball

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   Back in 2019/2020 season, when Brad M was our coach, my dear friend Cliff, whom has sat next to me in the North stand  for well  over a decade had a lovely surprise on Boxing day. . We were playing the Ospreys,  and it was Clff's 80th birthday.  Not only did we thrash the  Ospreys  by 40 pts( who can ever forget Aaron Shingler's try) but Cliff 's grandson had organised a special birthday  celebration for Cliff..a presentation of a signed Scarlets shirt in the tunnel  , after the game with JAKE BALL. WAW..what a day, what a win what a surpise. Jake was absoloute  wonderful . 
Today, as was about enter Morrisons ! Llanelli,  for a spot of shopping, who,should I meet, face-to-face,  but JAKE BALL. 
In a blink of an eye we were chatting.  I told him HOW MUCH HE HAD BEEN MISSED. Scarlets  and Wales had missed his Physical presence .
Jake not said he remembered the presentation  to Cliff, but how much he had missed the Scarlets  fans., and that was one factor in him coming back .
He also  said he was doing some work  with the younger players and mentioned Will Evans and someone of potential , who been unlucky with injury. So good to hear that and what a great mentor Will has. 

Finally before we parted company,  I left Jake,with a few  words,  hopefully 
echoing thoughts of fellow Scarlets  fans.
'Great to have you back " I told him., "Your pride, commitment  and skill 
are superseded by one thing ..your a Scarlet at heart, always will  be, and we think the world of you. 

We had a big hug., and then he was gone.!!
I had to compose myself going in to Morrisons,  where my wifexahd friend were patiently  waiting.
It made my day, my week. 