Documentary highlights Howarth's mental torment
May 17, 2000

The trials and tribulations of the Welsh national team during the last six months will be revealed in a fly-on-the-wall documentary being aired tomorrow night.

The programme makers were given complete access to the Dragons' set-up during what turned out to be a turbulent time for them.

The documentary will highlight the torment felt by Shane Howarth during the 'grannygate' scandal.

In a amazing revelation Howarth admits that the saga effected him both physically and mentally saying, "I have never been so low. I lost five kilos in two weeks. I could not eat or sleep. Without my family, it would have been a lot worse. The Severn Bridge would have come to mind."

He goes on to say "What people do not realise is that they are taking away a large part of my life. The Welsh jersey meant and means a lot to me."

National selector Alan Lewis states during the programme that he feels some players do not deserve to play for Wales and are living off past glories.

Coach Graham Henry when addressing the players before the Six Nations opener against France Henry tells his side that they enjoyed too much comfort during the World Cup. "We were pampered, overweight and got comfortable with a way of life and lost that edge," said Henry.

In a later outburst Henry brands his forwards as "brain-dead" as the below par defensive performance against Italy proves too much.

It is also revealed that fitness expert Steve Black's children suffered abuse at school over their father's criticism in the press.

The documentary, Cymru a'r Chwe Gwlad, can be seen on S4C tomorrow night at 9pm.

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