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Getting to know you; Darral Jukes

Getting to know you; Darral Jukes

Bobby Bridge19 Aug 2011 - 08:37
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NUMBER four in mprfc.co.uk's "Getting to know you" section is Welsh speed wizard Darral Jukes.

The flying-full back arrived halfway through last season and was a revelation scoring hatful of tries, and earning himself the nickname "Jugsy"!
After a summer of contract negotiations with big name French and Romanian clubs, Darral opted to remain at Heath End Road for another season to the genuine horror of all Midlands 4 West (South) defences!
Here we find out the best try he's ever scored, who he thinks will win the RWC2011 and his rugby inspiration.

Name; Darral Jukes
Age; 26
Position; Fulback
Occupation/profession; Soldier (Royal Signals)
Rugby history; Civilian - Blackwood RFC U12-16 (1995-2000), West Bridgeford RFC (2008/09), Manor Park RFC(2009/10). Army in Scotland (2001) Military Army in Scotland (2002/02), Regimental for 21 Sig Regt, 30 Sig Regt and Blandford Garrison, Royal Sigals RFC (2004/11), Army Academy (2009/10)
Hobbies and interests outside of rugby; Spending time with my family (Julie, Zach), Specially playing with Zach. Walking/Running with my dog (Bo – yes after Bo Hazzard from Dukes of hazards) Watching Rugby, Playing Rugby (game consoles)
How did you learn about Manor Park RFC?; a simple Google search
Who is your rugby inspiration?; It used to be Shane Williams, but right now its Ben Foden
If you were Prime Minister for the day you would; Introduce the school of hard knocks into every community
Describe the best try you have ever scored and who for/against; Best try I scored was in Canada in 2009. It was late in a hard game and we were 3points in front. We’d been on the back foot for 10mins. There was a turnover, we run a wrangy (10 and 12 slide across and 13 switches with 10) I hit a gap between 10 and 12, the defends got hand to me but not enough to stop me breaking the line. All that was left to do after that was step my opposite number (15) and run in under the post. Which I did to put the game out of reach.
Favourite moment as a Manor Park rugby player?; My first, 1st game. Which I scored my first try and first hattrick. Game of many firsts.
Best App on the iphone; God, there are so many. I constantly use facebook, but most recent an genius app is SkyGo.
Favourite rugby moment witnessed as a fan; Wales winning the Grand Slam in 2008 (the atmosphere in walkabout Cardiff was electric)
Who is going to win the RWC 2011?; I think New Zealand are defiantly favourites, but if I had to choose someone to topple them, it would be Auss (if Quad plays like he can)
Do you have a joke for us; What's eight inches long and makes my wife come? My thumb and middle finger when I click them.

Cheers Darral, here's to another big season at the Park, great to have you on board once more!!!

Getting to know you 3; Adam Lawrence; http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/manorpark/news/getting-to-know-you-adam-lawr-358768.html

Getting to know you 2; Richard Ette;
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/manorpark/news/getting-to-know-you-richard-e-357774.html

Getting to know you 1; Chris Cook;
http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/manorpark/news/getting-to-know-you-chris-coo-357086.html

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