Turnover machine Olly Robinson playing semi-pro rugby after once being a key member of Cardiff's pack

There was a familiar face back on duty at the Arms Park on the weekend. Early into the second half of Cardiff RFC’s pre-season friendly against Henley Hawks, the moment came for Olly Robinson to return to his old stomping ground.

Wearing his trademark scrum-cap, he showed his quality from the outset as he helped the Blue & Blacks turn around a 21-7 half-time deficit to win 48-28. What made the occasion all the more special for him was that his five-month-old son Albie was in the crowd with family.

The openside flanker has returned to the Welsh capital after spending the second half of last season out on loan at English champions Leicester. Now 31, he remains contracted to the region for another year, but opportunities are likely to be limited at first team level given the back row riches at Dai Young’s disposal. So it’s with the semi-pro Premiership side - The Rags - that he has begun his latest playing spell at the Arms Park.

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Having come on board from Bristol in 2014, Robinson was to establish himself as a regular presence in the Cardiff Blues back row over the next few years, with his work over the ball and his tackle count consistently catching the eye and making him a real fan's favourite.

What was also noticeable was how he was the absolute spitting image of his father, Andy, the former Bath, England and Lions flanker, who has coached both England and Scotland.

The high point of Olly’s time with the Cardiff region came in May 2018 when he was named Man of the Match in the memorable European Challenge Cup final victory over Gloucester in Bilbao. In all, he has made 80 appearances for them,