Hooker is loving life after landing first cap

LIAM Belcher never gave up on his dream of playing for Wales, but there were times when he questioned whether it would ever happen.

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Not least of those was the period when he found himself without a club and unemployed, while recent years have seen him miss out on squad selection despite his consistent form for Cardiff Rugby.

But now, at the age of 29, the stalwart hooker has finally fulfilled his ambition, having made his Test debut against Japan over the summer, going on to share in the win which ended an 18-match losing run for the national side.

So, as he prepares to take on the Lions in Saturday night's BKT URC opener at the Arms Park, it’s a case of Liam Belcher, Welsh international. How does that sound?