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"THE GAEL" ..... SCOTS DRAGOON GUARDS

This is "The Gael", the theme from The Last of the Mohicans by The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, taken from their excellent "Highland Cathedral" DVD.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U89Qtbnk-Q4

1 HOUR TO GO

SCOTLAND v JAPAN

Kick-Off 2.30pm


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

Thank you Cyprus Pat for the pom poms. I have some doggy chocs for little Fly and will share them with your adopted puppy now.......... catch!!

Now I must go and pay the window cleaner and also make a cup of tea for the man who comes to cut our lawns, be back soon to cheer for Emma's Scotland team though.

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I don't know very much about Japanese Culture

BUT I LIKE THIS, SO ....


THE MIKADO (Act 1) .....Sir Charles Mackerras & Welsh Nat'l Opera - Gilbert & Sullivan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYrF1MNNlMc

Edited .... I've just realised that this is 44 minutes long!
So we will have to listen to this another time methinks :-D :-D :-D

The Japanese Crowds making their way to the Kingsholm Stadium are all excited! The atmosphere is electric!

They are riding high on their DAVID v GOLIATH victory against South Africa at the weekend!

They say that they are having a big welcome in Gloucester!

The Cherry Blossoms (aka Brave Blossoms) have played against Scotland 4 times before, and lost each time, so they will be hoping for a first time victory today!

Scotland will be wanting to win too, and this team has really raised their game in past months! :-)

SCOTLAND v JAPAN .... kick off 2.30pm

JOIN THE RUGBY GANG HERE TO WATCH A GREAT GAME! :-) :-) :-)

To start today's Pre-Match Entertainment....

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE ~ PIPES AND DRUMS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSH0eRKq1lE

Good Afternoon to our Deputy Commentator and Cheerleader KANDJ :-D :-D :-D <3

We will look forward to seeing you later :-) :-) :-)

Come In Pat in Cyprus, Overseas based Correspondent and Head Cheerleader :-D :-D<3

Receiving you loud and clear Pat!:-D

Well done on the Blue Pompoms!!!

I am sitting here in navy trousers, dark blue and black top, dark blue dangly earrings and a pretty dark beaded bracelet! :-D :-D :-D

Although, if Scotland is wearing their new Away Kit, they'll be gold, red and navy trim :-0
So I've got a quick change all ready :-D :-D :-D :-D


I have to admit to wanting the Japanese to do well though, after their spectacular performance v the Springboks :-) :-) :-)

Radio Jem, I am hoping to be back to shout on Scotland for Emma and will be ready for the pom pom shaking at half time following Head Cheer Leader Cyprus Pat if she is around or on my own as Pat has taught me well.
Hoping to catch up with mascot Fly and little Fly too.
Must get some doggy chocs so will be back later.

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2.30 this afternoon, at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester....

....Scotland play their first game of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

SCOTLAND face the JAPANESE CHERRY BLOSSOMS (aka BRAVE BLOSSOMS)

Being hailed "THE GREATEST SHOCK IN RUGBY WORLD CUP HISTORY", this brave Japanese National side beat 2X CHAMPIONS SOUTH AFRICA last weekend.

Such was this unexpected turn of events, that the South African Coach felt obliged to apologise to the entire nation.

Now the Japanese, who prior to their win against The Springboks, had only ever one one World Cup Championship game- versus ZIMBABWE, are heartened by the victory, and intending to bring it on again against the Scots this afternoon.

Speaking to BBC NEWS, Tokyo Based Sports Journalist BEN MABLEY was asked...
"How has that victory been received in Japan?

"Incredible" replied Ben, "You couldn't have asked for a better start to a tournament...
...I work for the broadcaster J SPORTS- We've been doing our best to promote the tournament, but in terms of Mainstream Media the build up to the tournament has been very muted, to say the least...

...."Now all of a sudden you've got Rugby in the mainstream Terrestrial TV Channels, on Daytime TV Features... never seen rugby covered this way in Japan before!

...."The World Cup was all about seeing if they could win one game- against USA! To do it AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA...suddenly EVERYONE'S A NATIONAL HERO!"


JAPAN INSIST THAT THEY ARE NOT A “ONE-TRICK PONY!”
SO SCOTLAND BETTER BEAR THIS IN MIND AND COME OUT FIGHTING!!!!


SCOTLAND v JAPAN ... Kick-Off 2.30pm TODAY!

Live from Kingsholm Stadium Gloucester

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

90 MINUTES TO GO

AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE!

Here's our theme tune everyone! :-D

YMA O HYD .... DAFYDD IWAN

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

Cyprus calling, Cyprus calling Radio Jem.

Sending blue pompoms to Kandj. Have had to put all pompoms high up as we've been adopted by a puppy who wandered in.

Hope she doesn't trip me up when I'm cheerleading. She's asleep at the moment so I'll do a practise.

Left right, twirl, left right twirl. oopps All went well until next doors kitten arrived. He doesn't walk over the keyboard anymore but he curls up on me in awkward positions. :-S He's tired and is on the end of the settee. Shhhhhhhhhhhh

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I'm on tip toe they're both asleep.

See you all later. :-D <3

2 HOURS TO GO! .....


...... AND RADIO JEM ;-) WILL BE LIVE SOON! :-D :-D :-D

3 HOURS TO GO!

To the first of today's Rugby World Cup Games ....


SCOTLAND v JAPAN ...... Kick-Off 2.30pm
Rugby World Cup – Pool B


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


We will be HONOURED to have in our company today .....

....... McEMMA McMINXY ....... YEY!!!! :-D :-D :-D <3


Join the Rugby Gang here to enjoy today's games :-) :-) :-) :-)

Well Jem guess what I will be watching this afternoon
on TV :-D :-D

COME ON SCOTLAND... <3 <3 :-D :-D

NEWS FLASH!

The following information has come in to Radio Jem's Newsdesk ;-) :-D


STUART LANCASTER DROPS GEORGE FORD :-0 :-0 :-0

England's Fly-Half and Kicker George Ford has been dropped for the England v Wales game on Saturday.

OWEN FARRELL HAS BEEN CHOSEN IN HIS PLACE!


SAM BURGESS REPLACES THE INJURED JONATHAN JOSEPH

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/international/england/11883827/England-coach-Stuart-Lancaster-to-start-Sam-Burgess-against-Wales-while-George-Ford-faces-World-Cup-axe.html

RHYS WEBB CHAMPIONS MIKE PHILLIPS!

In recent times, Mike Phillips lost his position as Wales' First Choice Scrum-Half (9) to Ospreys' Rhys Webb.

Worse was to come for Mike, who was also capped for the British & Irish Lions in 2013, when he slipped even further down the pecking order behind Scarlets' Gareth Davies and Lloyd Williams from Cardiff Blues.
This led to him being left out of the Wales Rugby World Cup Squad 2015.


With Rhys Webb receiving that horrendous injury in the Wales v Italy Warm-Up Game, and so forced out of the World Cup, Mike Phillips was recalled to the Squad.

Mike did not make it into the team that faced Italy in Wales' first World Cup Game. Gareth Davies got the coveted number 9 shirt, while Lloyd Williams was his replacement.

In a SKY SPORTS TWITTER Q&A, Rhys was asked his opinion about Wales Starting XV to face Wales, and HE CHOSE MIKE PHILLIPS TO TAKE HIS PLACE!



ENGLAND<3 v WALES
Saturday, September 26th ... Kick Off 8.00pm :-) :-) :-) :-)

From Radio Jem's News Desk;-) :-D ......

RUGBY 'ROUND THE WORLD



* News from the ENGLAND CAMP....

.... JONATHAN JOSEPH DOUBTFUL!

Jonathan Joseph is doubtful to play v Wales on Saturday.
England Centre suffered a knock to his chest in the England v Fiji victory last Friday.
A decision on Jonathan's fitness to play will be made tomorrow (Wednesday)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34324696



* News from the NEW ZEALAND CAMP ...

.... JEROME KAINO

Jerome Kaino injury forces locking change for All Blacks

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/72320827/rugby-world-cup-2015-jerome-kaino-injury-forces-locking-change-for-all-blacks


* More news from the NEW ZEALAND CAMP....

.... SAM CANE WILL CAPTAIN NEW ZEALAND v NAMIBIA
Thursday September 24th ...... Kick Off 8.00pm

Team:
New Zealand: Colin Slade; Nehe Milner-Skudder, Malakai Fekitoa, Sonny Bill Williams, Julian Savea; Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara; Ben Franks, Codie Taylor, Charlie Faumuina, Luke Romano, Sam Whitelock, Liam Messam, Sam Cane (capt), Victor Vito.
Replacements: Kevin Mealamu, Wyatt Crockett, Tony Woodcock, Kieran Read, Richie McCaw, Tawera Kerr-Barlow, Ma'a Nonu, Ben Smith.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34324714

Hi Rollo :-) :-)

Still a "Man of Mystery", but a little less so now! ;-) :-D

OSPREYS! :-D
I love the Ospreys!!!
Even though it's a swear word were I live apparently! :-0 :-0 :-0 :-( :-(
Old town rivalries!:-\ :-\ :-\ :-D :-D

So narrowing it down, unless I've inadvertently left someone out, your rellie must be one of the following.....

Paul James
Aaron Jarvis
Scott Baldwin
ALUN-WYN JONES :-)
James King
Dan Lydiate :-)
Justin Tipuric
Rhys Webb:-)
Dan Biggar :-)
Eli Walker


So, is your rellie still fit and available for selection?

If so we can eliminate .... Rhys Webb, Eli Walker and possibly Paul James! ;-) :-D

Good Evening Rugby Fans :-D :-D :-D <3

What a busy time you will be having if you are a fan of Rugby Union! :-D :-D

Lovely to see you again Janet :-) :-)
I really enjoyed your clip!

Lovely to see our Scott Quinnell entertaining London! :-D :-D :-D <3


BRILLIANT KANDJ..... SHE'S IN THE RED CAMP!!!! ;-) ;-) <3

ooooooeeeeerrrrrr..... Will England be wearing RED? If so Wales will probably be in BLACK :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0 :-0 me no likey :-(