WHEN you live in Gwent, you're never too young to start learning about rugby.

And to prove it, children at Rhiwderin's Cylch Meithrin got a masterclass from Wales international Nathan Budgett when he paid them a visit.

The Abercarn-born flanker, whose nephew attends the nursery, popped in to show the pre-schoolers a few of his gentler moves.

Nursery joint leader Hillary Lougher said: "It was wonderful - and it's surprising how much the children knew about Welsh rugby.

"Nathan was out there with them practising their skills and building for the future of Welsh rugby.

"They're a little bit young to be asking any questions but they were very excited."

* Pictured: Youngsters get a rugby lesson from Nathan Budgett