Michael Owen

Michael Owen (born 7 November 1980 in Pontypridd), is a former Welsh international rugby union player, who most often played Number 8, but was also versatile enough to play flanker or even lock. His ball handling was arguably his greatest asset. Club career Having been educated at Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School in Beddau, Owen played for Pontypridd RFC from 1999 until in 2003 the side merged with Bridgend RFC to form the ill-fated Celtic Warriors and then played for the Newport Gwent Dragons in the Celtic League from 2003 until 2008. Owen joined Guinness Premiership side Saracens for the 2008/2009 season after signing a two-year deal with the club. International career Owen became the 1,000th player capped by Wales when he made his debut in the first Test against South Africa in June 2002.