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WALES WORLD CUP SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.....

.....WATCH THIS SPACE!



Although all names must be submitted today...

IRELAND and SCOTLAND
Will announce their World Cup Squads tomorrow (Tuesday, September 1st)

SOUTH AFRICA WORLD CUP SQUAD 2015

Jean de Villiers (Captain),Willem Alberts, Schalk Brits, Schalk Burger,

Lood de Jager, Bismarck du Plessis, Jannie du Plessis, Pieter-Steph du Toit,

Eben Etzebeth, Siya Kolisi, Francois Louw, Frans Malherbe, Victor Matfield,

Tendai Mtawarira, Trevor Nyakane, Coenie Oosthuizen, Adriaan Strauss,

Duane Vermeulen, Damian de Allende, Fourie du Preez, Bryan Habana,

Zane Kirchner, Jesse Kriel, Patrick Lambie, Willie le Roux, Lwazi Mvovo,

Rudy Paige, Ruan Pienaar, JP Pietersen, Handre Pollard, Morne Steyn

AUSTRALIA WALLABIES WORLD CUP SQUAD 2015

Stephen Moore (Captain), Adam Ashley-Cooper, Michael Hooper, Kurtley Beale,

Quade Cooper, Kane Douglas, Scott Fardy, Israel Folau, Bernard Foley, Will Genia,

Matt Giteau, Greg Holmes, Rob Horne, Sekope Kepu, Tevita Kuridrani,

Ben McCalman, Sean McMahon, Drew Mitchell, Dean Mumm, Wycliff Palu,

Nick Phipps, David Pocock, Tatafu-Polota-Nau, Rob Simmons, Scott Sio,

Will Skelton, James Slipper, Toby Smith, Henry Speight, Joe Tomane, Matt Toomua

NEW ZEALAND NAME THEIR WORLD CUP ALL BLACK SQUAD

New Zealand Squad 2015

Backs:
Ben Smith, Julian Savea, Nehe Milner-Skudder, Waisake Naholo, Ma'a Nonu, Conrad Smith, Malakai Fekitoa, Sonny Bill Williams, Dan Carter, Beauden Barrett, Colin Slade, Aaron Smith, TJ Perenara, Tawera Kerr-Barlow

Forwards:
Kieran Read, Richie McCaw (Captain), Sam Cane, Victor Vito, Jerome Kaino, Liam Messam, Brodie Retallick, Sam Whitelock, Luke Romano, Ben Franks, Owen Franks, Charlie Faumuina, Tony Woodcock, Wyatt Crockett, Dane Coles, Keven Mealamu, Codie Taylor

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/34101361

SO WHO ARE THE BARBARIANS?

The Barbarian Football Club, also known as the “The Barbarians” or the “Baa-Baas”, is a Rugby Union Club based in Britain.
It’s members are rugby union players from countries and clubs throughout the world.


The Membership is by invitation and the qualification considered when issuing an invitation is the standard of a player's skills.

The only other additional qualification is the rugby player’s good conduct and reputation on and off the pitch.
Being asked to become a Barbarian is an honour.
Traditionally at least one uncapped player is selected for each match.

The Barbarians bring together players from different clubs to play a few matches each year to enjoy the camaraderie of the game and play attacking, adventurous rugby without the pressure of having to win....... But believe you me......

THE BARBARIANS REALLY WANT TO WIN!
And they will take NO PRISONERS! :-D


Past UK and Irish players include Wales’ legends-
GARETH EDWARDS, GERALD DAVIES, PHIL BENNETT and CLIFF MORGAN.

This year, Wales former Tight Head Prop (no. 3)ADAM JONES, who has retired from International Rugby Union, won 2 Caps for The Barbarians.


Other notable past players are former England Players- BILL BEAUMONT, JEREMYGUSCOTT, JASON LEONARD and DAVID DUCKHAM;
Scotland’s ANDY IRVINE; Irish players JACK KYLE and MIKE GIBSON.

Big names from around the world who played for The Barbarians include Australia’s DAVID CAMPESE, New Zealand’s ZINZAN BROOKE, South Africa’s FRANCOIS PIENAAR and France’s PHILIPPE SELA.



The Barbarians have a distinctive strip- Black and white shirts and black shorts.
What is a very appealing tradition of the Baa-Baas, is that the players wear the socks of their own Clubs.



I will look forward to seeing more Barbarian matches, and you never know ..... maybe some of our Wales Boys<3 that didn't quite make it into the National Team for the World Cup will be invited to play! :-) :-) :-)

BARBARIANS 27 ~ SAMOA 24

Yesterday afternoon, the Barbarians played Samoa at the Olympic Stadium in London. This was the first ever rugby match to be played here.

This served as a Rugby World Cup Warm-Up match for the Samoan Team, and it was certainly good practice!


TEAMS:

Yesterday’s Barbarian side was predominantly made up of Southern Hemisphere players, although some of these do play for UK Clubs.
These included 13 International Players- 3 Springboks, 7 Wallabies and 3 New Zealand/ Samoan Players.

I did notice a Scottish International Replacement- Kyle Traynor, a Prop for Scotland and Bristol.


THE MATCH:

Before the match began, The Samoans entertained the crowds with a haka-style traditional dance.

The game got underway, and at 5 minutes into the game Adam Thomson for The Barbarians had scored a Try, but the Conversion was missed.
Shortly afterwards, the Samoans had their first Try which was converted, putting them into the lead.


HANDBAGS!

At 17 minutes there was an incident which needed to be sorted out via the TMO.
The decision was that The Barbarian’s Hooker, Saia Fainga’a, was holding on to Samoan number 5, Kane Thompson.

Thompson retaliated with a RIGHT HOOK!

So it was a YELLOW CARD for The Barbarian’s Fainga’a but A RED CARD for Thompson!

This meant 10 minutes in the Sin-Bin for the Barbarian, but the end of the match for the Samoan!

For 10 minutes it was 14 players a-piece, but at the end of the 10 minutes, it was 15 players v 14 players!


SURPRISE SHOWER!

A surprise for all on the field came at 25 minutes when suddenly....
....THE SPRINKLERS CAME ON!
There was water spraying everywhere! I hope it doesn’t happen during the World Cup!

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/barbarians-v-samoa-sprinklers-activate-during-olympic-stadiums-first-rugby-match-ahead-of-world-cup-a2923851.html


DOUBLE TROUBLE!

Two of the Barbarians made me laugh!
A tactic I have not seen before!
One of the Barbarians was running with the ball, with a second Barbarian holding on to him from behind and running with him!
It would have given added power to plough through any tacklers coming their way!



RESPECT

The Samoans have earned my respect!
They played a phenomenal game, with one player short, through most of the match. They held their own with the much larger and seemingly physically stronger Barbarians!

In fact, another Samoan was given a yellow card, about 7 minutes from the end of the game, and so it was 15 players to 13 for the remainder!


It was a very close game to the very end, with The Barbarians just beating Samoa by only 3 points!


BARBARIANS v SAMOA
Match Highlights (including the Samoan Traditional Dance)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6dq35bqaBA

A "Must Watch" on FULL SCREEN.


TRY SCORERS

Barbarian Try Scorers-
Adam Thomson (2) Ben Tapuai (2) Liam Gill

Samoa Try Scorers-
Anthony Perenise, Ken Pisi, Jack Lam



CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BARBARIANS :-)

Commiserations to SAMOA, but you played good! :-)

THANKS EVERYONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT TODAY AS ALWAYS :-) :-) <3

I hope any of you looking in on "Radio Jem ;-)" will enjoy this thread and think about joining in with us soon!:-)

It doesn't matter which Country's Team you support, all we ask is a spirit of good sportsmanship! :-)

Especially for our Emms ;-) :-D :-D

TODAY'S WORLD CUP MATCH RESULTS

IRELAND 10 ~ WALES 16

SCOTLAND 48 ~ ITALY 7

I have recorded the BARBARIANS v SAMOA match which was on ITV 4 today.

I like the Barbarians!

The Barbarians are a rugby club which brings together players from different clubs to play a few matches each year to enjoy the camaraderie of the game and play attacking, adventurous rugby without the pressure of having to win.


I shall watch this game tomorrow!...So Mum's the word everyone, as I am avoiding the Sport's news ;-) :-D :-D

What were the other results :-S

A plateful of your curry should get our boys going in the next match, Pat! :-D :-D :-D

There's a curry you can buy here in the supermarkets called Tan y Ddraig (Dragon's Fire)

WE'LL HAVE TO CALL YOURS...

LLOSGFYNYDD DDRAIG.... Dragon's Volcano ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

Thanks girls :-D <3

OH likes his football but he did switch over to watch
some rugby.

Good results for all today I believe :-D

I'm watching Spurs - Everton before going to see the final of the T20.

Thank you Jem for a great broadcast and my other cheerleader Kandj and Wales mascot Fly and of course Emma shouting on the Scots, sounds like an Oscar speech but most importantly - where are the men again????????????

Enjoyed the curry, hope it's not too hot Jem. :-D <3 <3

Congratulations Scotland....... thanks to Radio Jem commentary and also for the link. Loved listening to the tartan army belting out their National Anthem. Gave me goosebumps!! Happy days Emma.

Well done Leeds Rhinos :-) :-) :-)

Rugby game finished at Wembley. Leeds Rhinos thrashed Hull KR winning the Challenge Cup by a massive 50 - 0. Well done Leeds, sorry though for Hull KR.

Hope Scotland hold on for a win for Emma.

HIGHLIGHTS OF TODAY'S IRELAND v WALES MATCH

on BBC2 WALES AT 7.40pm TONIGHT

Well done Scotland :-D

AND IT'S ALL OVER!

SCOTLAND HAVE THRASHED ITALY!

FINAL SCORE

SCOTLAND 48 ~ ITALY 7

Congratulations Bonnie Scotland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vkYiCdn834

O flower of Scotland
When will we see your like again
That fought and died for
Your wee bit hill and glen
And stood against him
Proud Edward's army
And sent him homeward
Tae think again


CONGRATULATIONS SCOTLAND

and our Bonnie Wee Lassie Emma <3

Is it nearly finished :-0 :-0 :-0 ;-)

Didn't they do well ;-) :-D