A RUGBY player was left needing surgery after an unprovoked attack left him with a broken jaw.
Chris Rogers was in action for Ferryside against Pontardawe in a League 3 West Central C game on Saturday, October 14, when the incident occurred.
The Herald understands that a scuffle had broken out between a few other players towards the end of their match and that Chris was standing away from this.
It is alleged that a Pontardawe player came from behind and attacked Chris. He was treated at the scene and taken to Morriston Hospital.
Chris had surgery on Sunday night and the Herald were told that he was allowed home from hospital on Monday (Oct 16). His face is still swollen and he is still in shock from the incident.
Pontardawe’s secretary has called to see how the player is doing.
It was the first time the two sides have played each other and there was no apparent reason behind the alleged attack.
The police have also been informed of the incident.
Chris had to have a plate and wiring put in his jaw and the doctors have told him not to play again.
Ferryside Coach Nathan Jones told the Herald that Chris is totally ‘against violence’ and that it was very sad that this sort of thing had happened to him.
Chris and the Club have received much support from the wider community with a number of people saying that there is no place in rugby for something like this.
The Herald wishes Chris a full recovery from his injuries.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police told the Herald: “South Wales Police received a report of an assault on Sunday, October 15, at 09:46hrs, in connection with an incident the previous day (15:30hrs).
“Police are currently investigating the assault of the male. If witnesses have any information please contact 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 quoting occurrence: 1700401165.”
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