Vernon Cooper
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Vernon Cooper (born 12 June 1977 in Morriston, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, who plays for the Llanelli Scarlets in the Celtic League. Cooper has also played for Wales. His usual position is at lock.
Cooper represented Wales at a number of national levels, including under-18, under-19 and under-21, as well as playing for the Wales 'A' team. He was elevated to the senior national team in 2002. He made his debut for Wales on November 16 at Millennium Stadium, against Canada, which Wales won 32 points to 21.
The following season he was again included in Wales' squad for the Tests in August. He came on as a replacement against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, which Ireland won 35 to 12. He played in the subsequent match against Scotland in Cardiff, which Wales won 23 to nine.
[edit] External links
- Vernon Cooper on ercrugby.com
- WRU article
