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Stats king Lawrence has big targets in sight for both club and country

Western Mail

December 24, 2025

HART topper Alun Lawrence is a man who is setting himself further targets for both club and country.

The ultra-consistent Cardiff Rugby No 8 has been an absolute machine when it comes to his stats so far this season.

He has made more carries (116) and tackles (101) than any other player in the BKT URC, while he is also top for carries (39) and third for tackles (37) in the Challenge Cup.

Yet again, he was the leading carrier in last Friday's showdown with the Scarlets at a packed Arms Park, taking the ball up 17 times, and he now turns his attention to performing in front of another bumper crowd at the ground with Dragons RFC the opponents for the traditional Boxing Day derby.

Lawrence's excellent form has seen him talked about as a contender for a Wales call-up, so is playing for his country an ambition?

"Oh, of course, why wouldn’t it be?" he replies.

"I'm an incredibly proud Welshman. It’s something I'll always want to achieve and, if I do, then that will be a fantastic day for me.

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