Rugby amputee takes to Urdd stage

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Rugby legend Ray Gravell has made his first public appearence since part of his leg was amputated in April.

The former Llanelli captain was admitted to hospital with a diabetes-related infection.

The broadcaster presented the BBC Radio Cymru Talent Award at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Carmarthenshire.

"It was a real honour to be on the eisteddfod stage to praise, celebrate and appreciate one of our future talents," said Gravell.

He said he had been "humbled" by the messages of support from around the world he had received during his recovery.

At first, two toes on his right foot were amputated, before the decision was taken to remove his right leg below the knee.

He is now recovering at his home near Kidwelly, Carmarthenshire.

Gravell said the trip to the Urdd was particularly special "as the festival's in my area this year - West is Best!"