Why bright spark Amos has no regrets

HE was one of the break-out stars of Wales’ recent autumn series, a player who saw more minutes of rugby than anyone else in Warren Gatland’s squad and made a significant impact.

Hallam Amos figured in every game and featured on the field for 256 minutes, scoring tries against Australia and Georgia and setting up scores against New Zealand and South Africa.

But it could easily have been different.

He could easily have been part of England’s set-up.

Stockport-born, he was courted by the Red Rose brigade as a teenager after a series of impressive performances for Wales Under-16s.

But Amos rebuffed his would-be suitors from over the Severn Bridge.

In an interview in the latest edition of Rugby World, he explained: “I played for Wales Under-16s, then the England Under-18 coaches came in for a chat.

“I’ve lived in Wales since I was four and felt Welsh, so while there was the possibility of going across to England, I decided Wales was right for me.” He has never had any regrets.

How could anyone regret sampling the experience of running out at the Principality Stadium, emerging on the field as a wave of Welsh passion crashes down from the stands? Then drinking in the anthem...

“The experience of playing at the Principality Stadium cannot be matched,” said Amos.

“In the changing room you can hear the crowd, but it’s quite subdued, then when you walk out in front of 70,000 people you hear it