Vernon Cooper

Vernon Cooper (born 12 June, 1977 in Morriston, Wales) is a Welsh rugby union footballer, who plays for the Llanelli Scarlets in the Celtic League. Cooper has also played for Wales. His usual position is at lock. He has made 111 appearnces for the Scarlets scoring 15 points (three tries).

Cooper has represented Wales at a number of national levels, including Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21, as well as playing for the Wales 'A' team. He was promoted to the senior national team in 2002. He made his senior debut for Wales on 16 November 2002, playing against Canada at the Millennium Stadium; Wales won 32–21.

The following season, he was again included in Wales' squad for the Tests in August. He came on as a replacement against Ireland at Lansdowne Road, which Ireland won 35–12. He played in the following match against Scotland in Cardiff, which Wales won 23–9.

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* [http://www.scarlets.co.uk/the-region/PlayerDetails.aspx?ID=100440 Profile] at scarlets.co.uk
* [http://www.ercrugby.com/eng/36_4571.php?player=449&PHPSESSID=02e6da5b9fb69c8ccdc52a6e41501d48 Profile] at ercrugby.com
* [http://www.wru.co.uk/114_1472.php Profile] at wru.co.uk