49 year-old Robert is one of the most experienced members of the men's bowls squad, after winning two golds, three silvers and a bronze in previous Commonwealth Games, and carrying the Welsh team flag in Kuala Lumpur 1998. He has been competing for Wales since 1982.

The Herefordshire Housing Limited employee holds a record 91 caps and as well as his Commonwealth Games medals, has won gold in the pairs and bronze in the fours at the 2009 Atlantic Championships. He is nicknamedThe Silent Assassin.

He was introduced to the sport through his Dad and his Dad's friend and splits his training time between the outdoor green at Presteigne and indoor in Islwyn.