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The 2002 PARKER PEN SHIELD runners-up have been rewarded for a string of excellent performances this season by the Wales National coach.
Kiwi born Sonny Parker wins his first cap for Wales at inside centre, and veteran Neil Jenkins wins his 87th cap, as he starts at outside-half.
And Ponty are well represented in the front eight, with Gethin Jenkins (loosehead prop), Mefin Davies (hooker), Robert Sidoli (lock) and Michael Owen (flanker).
This is a new club record for the Valley Commandoes, and recognition that they are playing outstanding rugby under the guidance of former Wales assistant coach Lynn Howells.
Pontypridd, having seen off Rugby Roma are now set for a spicy double header against Leeds Tykes in the second round of the PARKER PEN CHALLENGE CUP.
Wales Squad
15 Rhys Williams (Cardiff); 14 Mark Jones (Llanelli), 13 Tom Shanklin (Saracens), 12 Sonny Parker (Pontypridd), 11 Gareth Thomas (Bridgend); 10 Neil Jenkins (Pontypridd), 9; Dwayne Peel (Llanelli) , 1 Gethin Jenkins (Pontypridd), 2 Mefin Davies (Pontypridd), 3 Martyn Madden (Llanelli), 4 Robert Sidoli (Pontypridd), 5 Steve Williams (Northampton Saints), 6 Michael Owen (Pontypridd), 7 Colin Charvis (Swansea, captain), 8 Scott Quinnell (Llanelli)
Replacements
16 Robin McBryde (Llanelli) or Andrew Lewis (Cardiff), 17 Ben Evans (Swansea), 18 Gareth Llewellyn (Neath), 19 Gavin Thomas (Bath Rugby), 20 Ryan Powell (Cardiff), 21 Stephen Jones (Llanelli), 22 Craig Morgan (Cardiff)
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