As Warren Gatland announced his 11th hour addition of Dwayne Peel to the Wales squad in readiness for the opening weekend of the 6 Nations, the BTM Band have also strengthened the ranks prior to their first major contest weekend of the season.

Double signings

Lynsey Orr signs on 2nd baritone and Matthew Jolley signs on Eb bass.

Lyndsey is in her final year at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff studying music performance, and comes from Tongwynlais. Matthew is in his first year of studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

We have secured players of the highest calibre to compliment those already sat around the standsBTM Band

Highest calibre

Band manager Jeff Hutcherson told 4BR: "We have secured players of the highest calibre to compliment those already sat around the stands. I am confident that along with the stability of having Tom Davoren in the middle, this will result in a successful year and allow us to retain our position as one of the Principality’s premier bands."