Former Wales worldwide Gavin Henson made a shock return to grassroots rugby by that includes for Pencoed in opposition to Heol-y-Cyw.
The 42-year-old – who gained 33 caps for his nation – efficiently kicked a penalty and a conversion however was unable to forestall his boyhood membership from slipping to a 30-10 defeat within the Division Two West Central league encounter.
It was the previous British and Irish Lions fly-half’s first rugby outing in 5 years, with greater than 500 followers in attendance.
Pencoed membership president Terry Rees informed WalesOnline: “It’s superb, it’s such an uplift for the membership. Clearly the share he has placed on this crowd… I wouldn’t wish to suppose.
“It’s superb. He went on to win Wales and British and Irish Lions honours and we’re extraordinarily happy with that.”
Henson began his profession with Llanelli however made his identify in Welsh rugby with Swansea after which Ospreys.
He joined Saracens in 2010 and went on to have spells with Toulon, Cardiff, London Welsh, Tub and Bristol earlier than retiring in 2019 after two years with Dragons.
Henson was a pivotal determine as Wales gained Grand Slams in 2005 and 2008 and briefly turned his hand to rugby league with West Wales Raiders in 2021.