On announcement of his death , the Welsh team wore black armbands for their 2007 Rugby World Cup game against Canada in Nantes , France , as a tribute to the former WRU president .
Watkins was appointed an honorary life vice patron of the WRU .
On announcement of Watkins ' death , the Welsh team wore black armbands for their 2007 Rugby World Cup game against Canada in Nantes , France , as a tribute to the WRU WRU president .
Watkins was appointed an honorary life vice patron of the WRU .