Say the name Phil Bennett anywhere in Wales and a whole generation of rugby fans reminisce about his famous sidestep and swerve, and that 50-metre British & Irish Lions try against South Africa in 1974.

But at Felinfoel Rugby Club, where his rugby career started, he is just one of the regulars who never misses a home game.

Bennett’s career may have outgrown Felinfoel but his love for the club and of rugby has never diminished. He is the long-serving president, a former fitness coach and his fundraising dinners attract hundreds of guests.

The club, founded in 1873, currently plies its trade in the Welsh National League Division One West, and is a key feeder for professional side Scarlets – just over two miles away.

Along with Bennett, it has produced the likes of Brian Butler, Ian Gallacher and Bill Clement – who toured with the Lions to South Africa in 1938.

Magic feet Phil

But Bennett, who toured South Africa himself in 1974 and captained the 1977 side to New Zealand, is Felinfoel’s most famous son - and former captain Roger Fouracre insists his talent was obvious from the start.

“He was a scrawny little kid when he came from school and nobody ever thought he would be up to much when they first looked at him – but when he played, you could see he had magic,” he said.