Former Wales international Roberts takes up temporary NHS role


  • Rugby
  • Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Scotland v Wales - Six Nations Championship - BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh - 25/2/17 Wales’ Jamie Roberts looks dejected after the game Reuters / Russell Cheyne/File Photo

(Reuters) - Former Wales centre Jamie Roberts has set aside his rugby kit and begun working for Britain's National Health Service (NHS) to help front line workers battle the coronavirus pandemic while the rugby season remains suspended.

Roberts is contracted to South African side Stormers but returned to Wales after the Super Rugby season was suspended due to the outbreak.

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