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Article: Cooper is gunning for Wales No 9 shirt.(Sport)
- Article from:
- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- December 6, 2004
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Byline: By Andy Howell Western Mail
Gareth cooper staked his claim for the Wales No 9 jersey against England with a super-charged performance for the Dragons.
Not only did the Gwent region embarrass, humiliate even, French Championship leaders Perpignan with a brand of total rugby, they also secured a precious bonus point for netting four wonderful tries.
Even the most hardened and one-eyed of Dragons die-hards would never have expected that beforehand.
After all, they were without their inspirational captain Jason Foster and injured No 8 ...