Personal Life
He was educated at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, and is currently studying medicine at Cardiff University. Roberts is also a patron for the anti-smoking pressure group and charity ASH Wales.
In November 2009, Roberts announced his involvement in RuckingBall.com, an online community for the development of school-boy rugby, coaches and parents.
Roberts is known by many of his rugby playing friends as Quagmire. This was firstly brought to light by Brian O'Driscoll in a Scrum V interview.
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