The Wales rugby legend had choreographed the moment perfectly. Then, his mischievous son stepped in
Jamie Roberts and wife Nicole look stunned
A child’s birthday is one of the happiest yet most stressful times any parent can experience. The presents, the party, the birthday cake – it’s a joyous thing to see your son or daughter so happy.
But, with lots to organise and the mischievous minds of kids to contend with, things can sometimes not go to plan.
Step forward Wales rugby legend Jamie Roberts’ son, Tomos, who hilariously managed to ruin his sister’s big moment on her fourth birthday, much to the shock of his parents.
Roberts has shared a wonderful video clip on Instagram, showing cheeky Tomos blowing the candles out on younger sister Elodie’s birthday cake, just as she was about to take centre stage.
The intervention left Roberts and wife Nicole open-mouthed, while young Elodie did what all kids would in such circumstances – burst into tears.
Roberts shared the video with the caption: “Happy birthday Elodie. Sorry about your older brother.”
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It has been watched thousands of times, leaving viewers in stitches, with many parents experiencing similar mishaps during their lives.
The Roberts family welcomed its latest addition last year with the birth of daughter Clara, Jamie and Nicole’s third child.
Elodie May was born in 2022 and Tomos Rhys was born in 2021.
Writing on social media at the time, Roberts said: “At times I feel like the luckiest guy on the planet. So grateful to welcome our third into the world and thankful to the wonderful staff at our great University Hospital.”
Roberts’ life continues to be both hectic and fulfilling, particularly after he started working as a doctor last year, alongside his TV career.
Over ten years ago, the legendary centre completed his medical degree whilst playing international rugby, having to turn up to the Vale Resort earlier than the rest of his teammates to get revision done ahead of exam season.
“I crave pressure, responsibility and accountability,” Roberts told WalesOnline
“It has taken me a while to work out exactly what I miss from the game, and that’s it. I miss the pressure and doing something that brings with it pressure and scrutiny.
“Of course I miss the lads, I miss the changing room and I miss the social side of rugby probably above all else.
“I love problem-solving, I love working with people and I guess when you go through that soul-searching when you retire, you try to narrow down what you really love and what you really want to go after.
“Medicine and being a doctor ticks a lot of boxes. It’s problem-solving, it’s in science, it’s working with people, it brings significant pressure and responsibility. I can’t wait to join another great team in the NHS.”
Over the course of his incredible career, Roberts played for Cardiff, Racing 92, Harlequins, Bath, Stormers, Dragons and NSW Waratahs, as well as earning 94 caps for Wales and touring twice with the British and Irish Lions.
Since retiring, Roberts has moved into media roles and became a board member for the WRU. This, along with his new long-term venture into medicine and new baby, Roberts has plenty to keep himself busy.