Cardiff Blues' longest-standing fan says he was lost for words when Sam Warburton turned up to act as his chauffeur for the region's final home game of the season.
David Harris, 90, has been a Cardiff RFC and Cardiff Blues fan for 72 years and has been the proud owner of a season ticket since 1946.
And he was given the surprise of his life when ex-Wales and Cardiff Blues skipper Warburton turned up at his house in Cardiff to pick him up and drive him to Cardiff Arms Park to watch the Welsh region play in their last home game of the season against the Ospreys.
Arranged by Land Rover, Cardiff Blues' Principle Partner, the surprise saw the former Lions skipper drive David through Cardiff city centre, discussing David’s love for of the game and Cardiff Blues, as well as Wales’ chances for Rugby World Cup success.
On arrival at the ground's clubhouse, David was presented with a signed Cardiff Blues shirt from Ellis Jenkins and chatted to head coach John Mulvihill ahead of the game.
Speaking after the visit, David said: "I was lost for words when Sam Warburton walked through my living room door!
"To have a living legend sitting on my settee and to drive me personally to watch my beloved Cardiff Blues play is something my family and I will remember forever."
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Warburton said: "I am absolutely honoured to have met David and to have had the pleasure of his company. He is a remarkable man and it’s fantastic to see his love and support for the game and for Cardiff has never wavered."
Anthony Bradbury, Jaguar Land Rover UK's marketing director, said: "We are delighted that we were able to arrange an unforgettable experience for Cardiff Blues' longest-standing fan, David Harris.
"Land Rover has a 20-year heritage in rugby, supporting grassroots to the elite and we wanted to recognise and reward the passion by the rugby fans who go above and beyond to support their team week in, week out. We are glad it was a memorable day for David and his family."
