Over 160 players took part in an open club development night run by the clubs Mini and Junior section, with the assistance of Blues Development Officers, Nigel Way and Liam Scott.

All sections from under 7 to under 15 took part, with Xavier visiting each section as they trained, inter acting with the youngsters and then stopping to allow each section a photo shoot opportunity.

Chairman of the Mini and Junior section, Mark Hulbert, said, "Xavier's visit is exactly the shot in the arm that we needed at this stage of the season."

"Having had such a bad winter our fixtures have been a stop start nature."

"Xavier's visit has helped to re - focus the players attentions and coupled with the 6 Nations coverage on TV everyone is raring to go!"

Up to 30 coaches took the opportunity to attend also. The First X also squad helped out and with parents and spectators also coming along for a glimpse of the Blues Number 8, well over 400 people turned out to give the popular New Zealander a warm valleys welcome!

Following the physical activities Xavier took part in a question and answer session and was grilled by the knowledgeable rugby youngsters before enjoying a well earned bacon roll and cup of tea in the Young Ironmen before Xavier departed.

For further details on club development nights contact your Blues Development Officer contact details can be found at http://www.cardiffblues.com/community/contact_the_team.php