.0pt" lang=CS>The artist creating a stunning statue of rugby hero Ray Gravell has made a final planning visit to Parc y Scarlets where the work will be seen for the first time on September 5.
The lifesize sculpture to commemorate Scarlets legend Grav will be unveiled before the opening game of the Magners League season at Parc y Scarlets.
.0pt" lang=CS>The bronze, by David Williams-Ellis, will stand outside the Castell Howell main south stand immediately in front of the museum and main reception.
David wanted to make one final planning visit this week.
.0pt" lang=CS>He said: "I'm a big rugby fan so this commission was a real honour. I wanted to make one final visit to the stadium before the work is unveiled just to help put finishing touches to the event."
.0pt" lang=CS>The unveiling ceremony will take place before the opening game of the new Magners League season between the Scarlets and Leinster on Saturday, September 5, with an open invitation to the public. Details of the ceremony will be released in due course.

Photo David Williams-Ellis