Women’s rugby mourns Elli Norkett
The women's game is mourning falling the tragic death of Welsh player Elli Norkett, at just 20 years old.
Published by Alison Donnelly, February 26th, 2017
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Norkett, who is from Neath, was been the youngest player in the 2014 Rugby World Cup and she died this weekend in a car accident.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said it was "deeply saddened to hear the tragic news".
She was in the final year of a sport development degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University
In a statement, her family said: "She was the youngest player in the Rugby World Cup and had gained four Welsh senior caps at the age of 17.
"Elli also represented Wales at Sevens and was selected for the Great Britain Students Sevens.
"On the club front she was proud to represent Swansea Ladies and the Ospreys.
"Elli was loved and valued by many and has touched the hearts of all her family and friends due to her kind nature and endearing personality."
A spokesman for the WRU said: "A talented, dedicated player and popular teammate, Elli was a treasured member of the Welsh rugby family.
"Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this difficult time."
A statement from the Ospreys said Miss Norkett had "her whole life in front of her".
"Not only was she a talented rugby player she was a good human being, probably the most important thing about her," a spokesman said.
"As an Ospreys in the Community coach, she was an inspiration to boys and girls of all ages who enjoyed being instructed by an Osprey and a Welsh international."