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L-R Jim Daniels, Ryan Jones, Jon Hollins

A selection of Wales' Grand Slam stars will be swapping their red rugby shirts for whites when they take part in a charity cricket match against local businessmen next month in Ponthir.

Former Welsh rugby coach Mike Ruddock will lead the star-studded players' team as they take on 11 Gwent businessmen in the 40/40 game at Ponthir Cricket Club on Sunday July 20 at midday. Welsh rugby captain Ryan Jones will be one of the players in Mike Ruddock's Sport Stars XI hoping to raise money for Welsh Children's Cancer Charity, Latch.

Now in its fifth year, the annual event, organised by Hope Cymru, has raised more than £20,000 for a number of Welsh charities, including Ty Hafan and Barnado's Cymru.

Jim Daniels, chairman of Hope Cymru, said: "Our annual cricket match has proved to be a huge success. Not only is it a great opportunity to meet some of Wales' rugby heroes, but it is a fantastic day out for all the family and a perfect chance to raise some much needed funds for a really worthwhile Welsh charity. We hope that everyone will join us this year for what promises to be a great day."

Last year, more than 500 people turned up to support the event when Colin Charvis' celebrity team beat the Gwent business team by 20 runs.

Skipper Paul Byett, of Newport-based Peacheys Chartered Accountants, will lead the team of local businesses this year.

One of the business people, Jonathan Hollins, of freshbaked PR, said: "We're really looking forward to the day. Last year the celebrity team beat the Gwent businesses, but this year we've got a strong team and we're feeling really confident."

There will also be the chance to meet and get autographs from rugby stars including Kevin Morgan, Ian Gough, Rhys Thomas and Ashley Smith.

For any businesses that would like to take part, there are still a few places available for sponsorship on the businessmen's XI. To take a place in the team and raise funds for Latch please call Paul Chard 07977 931167.

12:29pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

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