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Leigh Halfpenny has long been regarded as perhaps the most dedicated rugby player Wales has produced.

Indeed, Warren Gatland pretty much identified him as such just last year, saying: "There's no doubt he has been the best professional (of my reign). He is so focused in the way he prepares and plays."

And so to the empty pitches of Gorseinon Rugby Club shortly after sunrise on Christmas Day morning.

There, as has become somewhat of a tradition, Halfpenny could be found with a bag of balls, slotting kick after kick between the posts on the very grass where he played rugby as a youngster.

“Every year since I was young I’ve always kicked on Christmas Day,” he said previously.

“It’s something that really gives me confidence and a mental edge.

“I did the same this year. I was down the pitch kicking like I do every Christmas Day.”

Halfpenny hasn't played rugby for well over a month now following the worrying blow to the head he suffered playing for Wales against Australia on November 10.

The unpunished late tackle from Samu Kerevi sparked outrage among the Wales camp , and Halfpenny has not been deemed fit to play since.

The Scarlets play Cardiff Blues on December 29, and it remains to be seen whether the full-back is finally given the green light to resume.

After his training was done, Halfpenny spent Christmas with heavily pregnant partner Jess and his family.

You can watch a kicking masterclass with Halfpenny at Gorseinon Rugby Club here.