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Pup's just wandered in, she's smelling the air. Gone off for a drink, run back and now sitting next to me. She's too tired to complain. ;-)

THE ANTHEMS FOR SINGING ALONG IF YOU WANT TO!!! ;-)

SAMOAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

Samoan Lyrics

Samoa, tula'i ma sisi ia lau fu'a, lou pale lea ;
Samoa, tula'i ma sisi ia lau fu'a, lou pale lea ;
Vaai i na fetu o loo ua agiagia ai ;
Le faailoga lea o Iesu na maliu ai mo Samoa Oi !
Samoa e, uu mau lau pule ia faavavau.
'Aua e te fefe, o le Atua lo ta fa'a vae
O lota Sa'o lotoga,
Samoa, tula'i, ia agiagia lau
Fu'a lou pale lea.


English Translation

The Banner of Freedom

Samoa, arise and raise your banner that is your crown !
Oh ! see and behold the stars on the waving banner !
They are a sign that Samoa is able to lead.
Oh ! Samoa, hold fast
Your freedom for ever !
Do not be afraid; as you are founded on God ;
Our treasured precious liberty.
Samoa, arise and wave
Your banner that is your crown!

HERE ARE THE TEAMS FOR GAME 1

SAMOA v SCOTLAND

SCOTLAND

Backs:
15. Stuart Hogg
14. Sean Maitland
13. Mark Bennett
12. Matt Scott
11. Tommy Seymour
10. Finn Russell
9. Greig Laidlaw (Captain)

Forwards:
1. Alasdair Dickinson
2. Ross Ford
3. WP Nel
4. RIchie Gray
5. Jonny Gray
6. Ryan Wilson
7. John Hardie
8. David Denton

Replacements:
16. Fraser Brown, 17. Gordon Reid, 18. Jon Welsh, 19. Tim Swinson, 20. Josh Strauss, 21. Henry Pyrgos, 22. Peter Horne, 23. Sean Lamont


SAMOA

Backs:
15. Tim Nanai-Williams, 14. Paul Perez, 13. George Pisi, 12. Rey Lee-Lo, 11. Fa'atoina Autagavaia, 10. Tusi Pisi, 9. Kahn Fotuali'i (Captain)
Forwards:
1. Sakari Taulafo, 2. Ma’atulimanu Leiataua, 3. Census Johnston, 4. Teofilo Paulo, 5. Kane Thompson, 6. Maurie Faasavalu, 7. Jack Lam, 8. Alafoti Faosiliva
Replacements:
16. Motu Matu'u, 17. Viliamu Afatia, 18. Anthony Perenise, 19. Faifili Levave,
20. Vavae Tuilagi, 21. Vavao Afemai, 22. Patrick Faapale, 23. Ken Pisi

Could have 3 out of the 4 home countries through. Still think it'll be either New Zealand or Australia who'll win the cup.

Oh Pat! :-( :-( :-( ;-)

15 MINUTES TO GO

SAMOA v SCOTLAND

Kicks off 2.30pm

ITV1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live ....and RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Going to stick my head under a pillow as news isn't good again today. It's supposed to be a good day, everyone please read my script. It should be nice weather and everyone happy.

A VERY IMPORTANT GAME TODAY FOR SCOTLAND!

Scotland MUST BEAT Samoa today, to be sure of going through to the Quarter Finals.

If they lose their game and Japan win theirs tomorrow, Japan will go through instead of them!

If Japan and Scotland lose, but Japan manage to get 2 bonus points (1 from losing by less than 7 points and 1 for 4 Tries or more in their game) and Scotland do not manage to get any bonus points, then Scotland and Japan will TIE, and it will all be down to POINTS DIFFERENCE! :-0 :-0

Oh that's very sad Pat!!:-( :-(

Anthems for Game 3

ENGLAND ... GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9JS2J7shBo


URUGUAYAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu_Y48Fk8-w

Just listening to the radio and it's just been announced Jim Diamond has died suddenly. He was 64. I liked his singing, on his own or with PH D. :-(

That's 3 deaths announced today, Geoffrey Howe, Gordon Honeycombe and Jim Diamond.

Pat, I think you are thoroughly enjoying that lovely puppy, regardless of the need to "detol" the place ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Kandj has visitors so she will just peep in now and again!

I hope her family saw us all waving at them when they were at the match last night! :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

Game 2 Anthems

ADVANCE AUSTRALIA FAIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqtkckl6s5Y



WALES ~ MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNtybd7kTqo

No Samoan or Scots that I know of. Another haka so wonder if Kandj will hide again. I'm in a yellow top and dark lavender cut offs so I don't think any of the teams will match me.

Hope you're feeling well.

Pups just gone out in disgust, floor has been mopped and it had Dettol in it. She's not keen on the smell. Well it keeps her off the wet floor. ;-)

Washed her bedding yesterday and added Dettol, she was ok with that. All the windows are open - it's 28 C so is drying quickly and a breeze is helping. I'm sure the smell will soon go.

Will do the rugby first half but then must get ready. Have to be at the restaurant early.

Don't know what time we'll get back but I'll look in if and when I can. :-D

If any of you enjoy listening to the anthem of your country before the game gets under way, here are the anthems of today's participating teams

Game 1

SAMOAN NATIONAL ANTHEM (with lyrics)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC8MiS-0zbY

SCOTLAND ~ O FLOWER OF SCOTLAND

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V2SsAXMsUg

TODAY'S GAMES

Game 1
SAMOA v SCOTLAND ..... Kick Off 2.30pm

Live on ITV1, BBC Radio Scotland, BBC Radio 5 Live


Game 2
AUSTRALIA v WALES <3 .... Kick Off 4.45pm

Live on ITV1, S4C, BBC Radio Wales (English) BBC Radio Cymru (Welsh), BBC Radio 5 Live

Game 3
ENGLAND v URUGUAY ..... Kick Off 8.00pm

Live on ITV 1, BBC Radio 5 Live



AND ALL 3 GAMES LIVE ON ........ RADIO JEM ;-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Join us to Cheer On The Team, Live Highlights and Scores :-) :-) :-)

~~~~~~~~~~~ to Persie :-) :-) :-) :-)
I don't underestimate any of them ... they can all surprise us! (well a lot of them anyway!) :-D :-D :-D :-D

Hiya Pat, we'll be singing Scotland the brave today, I guess! :-D
Unless you have Samoan ancestors too! ;-) ;-) :-D :-D

45 MINUTES TO GO TO TODAY'S GAMES ....


.... AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

HERE'S OUR THEME SONG .... YMA O HYD (Stll Here!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjFHqMxLGjg

Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl. Left right, twirl. left right, twirl.

Practise, practise, practise, then 1 day it'll be right.

Will be watching 1st one as friends coming sometime between 5.30 and 6 pm Cyprus time - 3.30 and 4 pm BST.

Even if the All Blacks do not win the world cup they have won a lot of school children's hearts with them taking time out to be in different areas for chats etc.

I would like to see a Wales v NZ at the end, but never under estimate the French.