Here's a closer look at the Dragons nominee in the openside flanker category of the Wales All Star ultimate XV … … Nic Cudd.
The Ultimate Warrior in the Ultimate XV – it seems only fitting that terrace hero Nic Cudd should be selected in the starting line-up by supporters.
Cudd has become a key figure for Dragons since his arrival. Uncompromising, unrelenting and often unsung. Revered by his team-mates and a pain to the opposition.
Combative back row Cudd began his career playing junior rugby for Pontiets RFC and later on Tumble RFC.
Cudd would later join the Scarlets Academy in 2004, when he was 16-years-old, and in the summer of 2010 signed a development contract with the region as he worked his way into the senior set-up.
Cudd moved to Dragons in 2012, making his debut against his former region, and went on to hit a century of appearances during the 2017/18 campaign.
Carmarthen-born Cudd, known for his all-action and dynamic style, has also played for Wales Under-16s, Under-18s, Under-19 and Under-20s.
Outside of rugby, the flanker has a degree in Accounting & Finance from Swansea University. A bright future away from the game awaits.
Blood, sweat and cheers. Cudd sadly missed the 2019/20 season with a serious knee injury, but fans will hope it is not the last they have seen of him in action.
Uncompromising, unrelenting and often unsung.... Revered by his team-mates and a pain to the opposition...
