Jamie Roberts makes incredible gesture to NHS staff

Rugby News
Thursday, 19 March 2020 at 20:49
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Qualified Doctor and Wales legend Jamie Roberts has made a stunning gesture to NHS staff in Cardiff.
He owns a two-bed flat in Pontcanna, Cardiff which is currently not occupied and has offered the property to NHS staff who may need to use it.
The flat is just a short drive away from the University Hospital of Wales, one of the largest and busiest hospitals in Wales.

"I've had a few AirBnB cancellations and the flat is free for the next three weeks," Roberts told WalesOnline.
"I understand some frontline NHS staff need to self-isolate between work and their families.
"So instead of the flat staying empty, if it can help any of the staff achieve this in any way and make things easier, then I would love to help."

Seven Rugby stars who are qualified doctors

1. Jannie du Plessis

He studied medicine at the University of the Free State and became a qualified doctor, making him one of the few players in the professional era of rugby union to have a career outside of the sport while playing professionally.
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2. Jamie Roberts

Wales and British and Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts graduated from Cardiff University's School of Medicine as a Doctor in 2013. Following the 2015 Rugby World Cup, he began studying towards a masters at Cambridge University.
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Jamie Roberts of Wales after the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final, Match 41, between South Africa and Wales at Twickenham Stadium, on October 17th 2015 in London, UK. - Photo mandatory by-line: Dean Lancaster/Pinnacle - Tel: +44(0)1363 881025 - Mobile:0797 1270 681 - VAT Reg No: 183700120 - 17/10/2015 - SPORT -RUGBY UNION - RUGBY WORLD CUP 2015 - QUARTER FINAL 1 - South Africa v Wales - Twickenham Stadium, Twickenham, London, England.

3. Geoff Cross

Scotland international Geoff Cross was often carried off with horrific self-inflicted head injuries. Many people found this ironic as Cross is a qualified doctor.
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4. Jonathan Webb

Webb is a specialist knee surgeon and former English rugby union fullback. Since retiring from sport in 1993, he has focused on his career in orthopaedic surgery and has treated a number of professional rugby players and athletes.

5. Felipe Contepomi

Ex-international Felipe Contepomi is currently a coach of the Argentina national team and a doctor.

6. Rodrigo Roncero

Like his former teammate Felipe Contepomi, Rodrigo is a qualified doctor. He developed a reputation as one of the world game's most destructive scrummagers.

7. Gwyn Jones

The former Wales captain went to Llandovery College and then Cardiff Medical School. Capped 13 times by Wales, five as skipper, before suffering a severe spinal cord injury playing for Cardiff against Swansea in December 1997 which ended his career. He recovered sufficiently to develop a career as a rugby critic on television before returning to his career as a doctor in Cardiff.
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