Coronation Street fans are used to seeing Gareth Pierce walking the cobbles as Todd Grimshaw. But recently, the Welsh actor swapped Weatherfield for a very different setting. Pierce turned up at the Principality Stadium to support Wales during a major rugby match and his appearance quickly caught the attention of fans online.
Gareth Pierce Shows His Support For Wales At Principality Stadium
Pierce proudly attended the match at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as part of the excitement surrounding the Guinness Men’s Six Nations tournament. The actor shared the moment on social media, posting a photo from the stadium and celebrating the atmosphere.
Referencing both his soap role and the big game, Pierce wrote that he had gone “from the cobbles of Coronation Street to the Principality Stadium,” as he cheered on Wales. The moment also formed part of the tournament’s Stars in the Stands feature.
The day turned even better when Wales finally secured a win after a tense match, giving supporters plenty to celebrate.
Fans Celebrate The Win And Join Gareth Pierce’s Excitement
Fans quickly flooded the comments section with reactions after Wales’ victory. Many shared their relief and excitement at the long-awaited result.
One fan wrote, “What a game, we won at last… and you got a shirt.” Another supporter admitted the match was nerve-wracking, saying they nearly had a heart attack watching it but were delighted that Wales pulled through in the end.
Others focused on Pierce himself. One follower commented, “Love this picture of you Gareth, I am so happy for you that Wales got a win,” while another simply cheered, “Let’s go!” Alongside the rugby celebrations, plenty of Coronation Street viewers used the moment to show their appreciation for Pierce.
One fan affectionately wrote, “Love you Todd,” referencing his popular character on the ITV soap. Another joked that they hoped Todd’s on-screen partner Theo would know Pierce had bought the shirt.
Several fans also proudly posted “Cymru am byth”, meaning “Wales forever”. Whereas others congratulated the team on what they described as a great performance. For Pierce, it was a proud day supporting his national team and Corrie fans were clearly delighted to see him enjoying the moment. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Coronation Street spoilers.