A man called horse

JUST six months ago few had heard of Alex Cuthbert, even within Wales, yet now the Cardiff Blues wing has been caught by the trappings of fame.

The tallest member of Wales’ venerated giant back-line, 6ft 6ins Cuthbert not only stood out for his physical presence but secured his place in Welsh rugby folklore with the try that clinched a Grand Slam.

It was a moment that was to change Cuthbert’s life forever.

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