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HERE'S THE FIJI HAKA :-D :-D :-D

JONAH HOLMES

Leicester Back, Jonah Holmes, will make his Test debut for a Wales. The Stockport-born player, whose grandparents are Welsh, will line up at Full-Back (15)

14 CHANGES TO THE WALES TEAM

Warren Gatland has made 14 changes to the team that beat Australia last Saturday.

Many of the 1st Choice Players are being “rested” for the Wales v South Africa game next Saturday. This gives up-and-coming players a chance to prove what they are made of, while gaining needed experience. This is very important with the Rugby World Cup next year.

Reflecting on his selection, Wales head coach Warren Gatland said: "Saturday is a fantastic opportunity for a number of players
"We have spoken about creating depth, and for us that is all about creating a squad that is full of first-teamers - everyone in the squad capable of starting.

"The boys this weekend have to put their hand up for the final match (against South Africa) and put pressure on the players who started last weekend".

NOW THE WALES ANTHEM .... MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU

The Welsh Lyrics posted earlier on this page

LITERAL TRANSLATION:
The old land of my fathers is dear to me. Land of bards (poets) and singers, famous men of renown; Her brave warriors, patriots, For freedom shed their blood.

Chorus: Country, Country, (HOMELAND conveys the sentiment more accurately) I am true to my country. While the sea is a wall to the pure, most loved land,
O may the old language endure.

NOW THE ANTHEMS STARTING WITH TONGA

HERE COME THE MEN

WALES IS BEING LED OUT TODAY BY LIAM WILLIAMS

LIAM WILLIAMS WINS HIS 50th WALES CAP TODAY! Congratulations Liam <3
Wales Captain today is Ellis Jenkins

AND THE WALES GOAT :-D


Tonga being led out by their Captain Siale Piutau

The Anthems for the Sing-A-Long

WALES ~ MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU (Match Version)

Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed

Gwlad, gwlad,
pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.

Gwlad, gwlad,
pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.



TONGAN NATIONAL ANTHEM
Ko e fasi 'o e tu'i 'o e 'Otu Tonga

Tongan lyrics (modern spelling)
'E 'otua mafimafi
ko homau 'eiki koe
ko koe ko e falala?anga
mo e 'ofa ki Tonga.
'Afio hifo 'emau lotu
'aia 'oku mau faí ni
mo ke tali homau loto
'o malu'i 'a Tupou.

English Lyrics
Oh almighty God above
Thou art our lord and sure defense
As your people, we trust thee
And our Tonga thou dost love
Hear our prayer for thou unseen
We know that thou hath blessed our land
Grant our earnest supplication
God save Tupou, our king.

WALES v TONGA KICKS OFF AT 2.30pm

Here are the Teams today

WALES <3

Captain: ELLIS JENKINS

Backs:
15. Jonah Holmes*
14. Liam Williams
13. Tyler Morgan
12. Owen Watkin
11. Steff Evans
10. Dan Biggar
9. Tomos Williams

Forwards:
1. Wyn Jones,
2. Elliot Dee
3. Leon Brown
4. Jake Ball
5. Adam Beard
6. Aaron Wainwright
7. Ellis Jenkins (Captain)
8. Seb Davies


Replacements:
16. Ryan Elias, 17. Rob Evans, 18. Tomas Francis, 19. Cory Hill, 20. Ross Moriarty, 21. Aled Davies, 22. Rhys Patchell, 23. Josh Adams

*Denotes uncapped player


TONGA

Backs:
15. Vungakoto Lilo,14. Viliami Lolohea,13. Alaska Taufa,12. Siale Piutau (Captain),
9. Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Daniel Kilioni

Forwards
1. Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia, 4. Leva Fifita, 5. Sitiveni Mafi, 6. Dan Faleafa, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Sione Vailanu

Replacements:
16. Sefo Sakalia, 17. Latu Talakai, 18. Paea Fa'anunu, 19. Onehunga Havili, 20. Mike Faleafa, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Kali Hala, 23. Atieli Pakalan

Good Afternoon Everyone :-D :-D :-D <3

Radio Jem ;-) is now live

Our Theme Song :-D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjFHqMxLGjg

THE TWO HOUR WARNING!

UK TELEVISED GAMES START AT 2.30pm TODAY

Starting With WALES v TONGA

Sorry, due to extenuating circumstances I made a mistake on earlier post.
No pre-game entertainment today :-(

***** AMENDED SCHEDULE FOR TOMORROW's RUGBY GAMES

My apologies everyone. Due to extenuating circumstances, in my haste to post Week 3 Schedule (Saturday November 17) I posted next week's schedule in error:-(


WEEK 3: SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th

*All Times GMT (UK)


WEEK 3

Game 1:
Italy v Australia ................................. Kick Off 2.00 pm
No UK Televising



Game 2:
WALES<3 v TONGA ............................ Kick Off 2.30 pm

LIVE on BBC 1 (English Language)
& S4C (Yr Iaith Cymraeg / Welsh Language)

and RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D



Game 3:
ENGLAND v JAPAN ........................ Kick Off 3.00 pm
LIVE on SKY SPORTS ONLY
(Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Action)

*** HIGHLIGHTS SHOWN ON BBC 2 at 7.30pm TONIGHT

Game 4:
SCOTLAND v SOUTH AFRICA .......... Kick Off 5:20pm

LIVE on BBC 2 & BT Sports 2 and probably Radio Jem ;-)



Game 5:
IRELAND v NEW ZEALAND ............. Kick Off 7.00 pm

Live on Channel 4



Game 6:
France v Argentina ............................ Kick Off 7.45 pm
No UK televising



******Join us here to cheer on the teams of your choice
I will be cheering for Wales, but you can cheer for any team your like because everyone's welcome here!

....... BUT NO HANDBAGS ;-) :-D

WALES v AUSTRALIA IN PICTURES

ALUN-WYN JONES with a TOMMY SILHOUTTE
and a smaller perspex Tommy which has been inscribed with the names those Welsh Internationals who lost their lives during World War 1
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83792879


Australia’s Captain Michael Hooper
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791748


Wales’ Justin Tipuric charges past Michael Hooper
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791944


Wales’ Full-Back Leigh Halfpenny is flattened by Shoulder-to-Head contact by Manu Kerevi
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791875


Wales Captain Alun-Wyn Jones appeals to the Ref following Leigh Halfpenny’s “Clattering”
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791988


Halfpenny’s Replacement Dan Biggar with the winning penalty goal for Wales
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791652


Wales can’t believe it!
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791779


THE REF SAYS IT’S ALL OVER!
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791908


A Shocked Australia Side!
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791614


Applauding The Fans
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/83791701


FINAL SCORE:
WALES 9 ~ AUSTRALIA 6

WALES FINALLY BEAT AUSTRALIA LAST SATURDAY!

After 10 years they finally did it on their 14th attempt
Mind you, it was nearly always a close thing as can be seen by the facts below...

WALES v AUSTRALIA

2009 ............ Cardiff ............ Lost ............ 12 ~ 13
2010 ............ Cardiff ............ Lost ............ 16 ~ 25
2011 ............ Aukland .......... Lost ............ 18 ~ 21
2011 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............ 18 ~ 24
2012 ............ Brisbane ......... Lost ............ 19 ~ 27
2012 ............ Melbourne ...... Lost ............. 23 ~ 25
2012 ............ Sydney ........... Lost ............. 19 ~ 20
2012 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............ 12 ~ 14
2013 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............ 26 ~ 30
2014 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............ 28 ~ 33
2015 ............ London ........... Lost ............. 6 ~ 15
2016 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............. 8 ~ 32
2017 ............ Cardiff ............. Lost ............. 21 ~ 29

2018 ............ CARDIFF ......... WON .......... 9 ~ 6

AT LAST! :-D ....... NOW ONWARD AND UPWARD WALES <3

To face the Scots on Saturday we now have the Springboks Line-Up!

SOUTH AFRICA

Captain: SIYA KOLISI

Backs:
15. Willie le Roux
14. Sbu Nkosi
13. Jesse Kriel
12. Damian de Allende
11. Aphiwe Dyantyi
10. Handré Pollard
9. Embrose Papier

Forwards:
1. Steven Kitshoff
2. Malcolm Marx
3. Frans Malherbe
4. RG Snyman
5. Franco Mostert
6. Siya Kolisi (Captain)
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
8. Duane Vermeulen

Replacements:
16. Bongi Mbonambi, 17. Thomas du Toit, 18. Vincent Koch, 19. Lood de Jager 20. Francois Louw, 21. Ivan van Zyl, 22. Elton Jantjies, 23. Cheslin Kolbe


WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th
SCOTLAND v SOUTH AFRICA .......... Kick Off 5:20pm

LIVE on BBC 2
& BT Sports 2

Last of the Home Nations now

IRELAND

Captain: RORY BEST

Backs:
15. Rob Kearney
14. Keith Earls
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Bundee Aki
11. Jacob Stockdale
10. Jonathan Sexton
9. Kieran Marmion

Forwards
1. Cian Healy
2. Rory Best (Captain)
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Peter O'Mahony
7. Dan Leavy
8. CJ Stander

Replacements:
16. Sean Cronin, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. Andrew Porter, 19. Iain Henderson, 20. Josh van der Flier, 21, Luke McGrath, 22. Joey Carbery, 23. Jordan Larmour


WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th

IRELAND v NEW ZEALAND ......... Kick Off 7:00pm (UK Time)
Live in Channel 4

Here we go .... My boys have been announced!
Warren Gatland has chosen his Wales Squad to face Tonga on Saturday Afternoon!


WALES <3

Captain: ELLIS JENKINS

Backs:
15. Jonah Holmes*
14. Liam Williams
13. Tyler Morgan
12. Owen Watkin
11. Steff Evans
10. Dan Biggar
9. Tomos Williams

Forwards:
1. Wyn Jones,
2. Elliot Dee
3. Leon Brown
4. Jake Ball
5. Adam Beard
6. Aaron Wainwright
7. Ellis Jenkins (Captain)
8. Seb Davies


Replacements:
16. Ryan Elias, 17. Rob Evans, 18. Tomas Francis, 19. Cory Hill, 20. Ross Moriarty, 21. Aled Davies, 22. Rhys Patchell, 23. Josh Adams

*Denotes uncapped player


TONGA

Backs:
15. Vungakoto Lilo,14. Viliami Lolohea,13. Alaska Taufa,12. Siale Piutau (Captain),
9. Sonatane Takulua, 10. Kurt Morath, 11. Daniel Kilioni

Forwards
1. Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia, 4. Leva Fifita, 5. Sitiveni Mafi, 6. Dan Faleafa, 7. Fotu Lokotui, 8. Sione Vailanu

Replacements:
16. Sefo Sakalia, 17. Latu Talakai, 18. Paea Fa'anunu, 19. Onehunga Havili, 20. Mike Faleafa, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Kali Hala, 23. Atieli Pakalani




WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th
WALES v TONGA ................. Kick Off 2.30pm


LIVE on BBC 1 (English Language)
& S4C (Yr Iaith Cymraeg / Welsh Language)

..... and Radio Jem ;-) :-D

England have now declared too....
Eddie Jones has announced the England squad to take on his old team- Japan!


ENGLAND

Captain: GEORGE FORD

Backs:
15. Elliot Daly
14. Joe Cokanasiga*
13. Jack Nowell
12. Alex Lozowski
11. Chris Ashton
10. George Ford (Captain)
9. Danny Care

Forwards:
1. Alec Hepburn
2. Jamie George
3. Harry Williams
4. Charlie Ewels
5. Maro Itoje
6. Courtney Lawes
7. Mark Wilson
8. Zach Mercer (Bath Rugby)

Replacements:
16. Dylan Hartley, 17. Ben Moon, 18. Kyle Sinckler, 19. Ted Hill*, 20. Sam Underhill, 21. Richard Wigglesworth, 22. Owen Farrell, 23. Henry Slade

*Denotes uncapped player


JAPAN

Captain: MICHAEL LEITCH

Backs:
15. Willam Tupou, 14. Akihito Yamada, 13. Timothy Lafaele,12. Ryoto Nakamura,11. Kenki Fukuoka,10. Yu Tamura, 9. Fumiaki Tanaka

Forwards:
1. Keita Inagaki, 2. Atsushi Sakate, 3. Jiwon Koo, 4. Wimpie van der Walt, 5. Uwe Helu, 6. Michael Leitch (Captain), 7. Masakatsu Nishikawa, 8. Kazuki Himeno

Backs:
15. Willam Tupou, 14. Akihito Yamada, 13. Timothy Lafaele,12. Ryoto Nakamura,11. Kenki Fukuoka,10. Yu Tamura, 9. Fumiaki Tanaka


Replacements:
16. Yusuke Niwai, 17. Koki Yamamoto, 18. Asaeli Ai Valu, 19. Samuela Anise, 20. Hendrik Tui, 21. Shunsuke Nunomaki, 22. Yutaka Nagare, 23. Rikiya Matsuda


WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th
ENGLAND v JAPAN ................ Kick Off 3.00pm

LIVE on SKY SPORTS ONLY
(Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports Action)

The next team to be announced for Week 3 Internationals on Saturday are Steve Hansen's men, The All Blacks, who will face Ireland in Dublin on Saturday!

NEW ZEALAND

Captain: KIERAN READ

Backs:
15. Damian McKenzie
14. Ben Smith
13. Jack Goodhue
12. Ryan Crotty
11. Rieko Ioane
10. Beauden Barrett
9. Aaron Smith

Forwards:
1. Karl Tu'inukuafe
2. Codie Taylor
3. Owen Franks
4. Brodie Retallick
5. Samuel Whitelock
6. Liam Squire,
7. Ardie Savea
8. Kieran Read (Captain)

Replacements:
16. Dane Coles, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Nepo Laulala, 19. Scott Barrett, 20. Matt Todd, 21. TJ Perenara, 22. Richie Mo'unga, 23. Anton Lienert-Brown



WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th

IRELAND v NEW ZEALAND ......... Kick Off 7:00pm (UK Time)
Live in Channel 4

Radio Jem ;-) Participation to be decided
:-)

The first to declare his Week 3 Squad this week is Gregor Townsend
Here are his men to face The Springboks on Saturday

SCOTLAND

Captain: GREIG LAIDLAW

Backs:
15. Stuart Hogg
14. Tommy Seymour
13. Huw Jones
12. Pete Horne
11. Sean Maitland
10. Finn Russell
9. Greig Laidlaw (Captain)

Forwards:
1. Gordon Reid
2. Stuart McInally
3. Willem Nel
4. Ben Toolis
5. Jonny Gray
6. Sam Skinner
7. Hamish Watson
8. Ryan Wilson

Replacements:
16. Fraser Brown, 17. Allan Dell, 18. Simon Berghan, 19. Josh Strauss, 20. Jamie Ritchie, 21. Ali Price, 22. Adam Hastings, 23. Chris Harris


South Africa Team to be Confirmed


WEEK 3
Saturday November 17th

SCOTLAND v SOUTH AFRICA .......... Kick Off 5:20pm

LIVE on BBC 2
& BT Sports 2

Radio Jem participation to be decided :-)

MORE INJURY NEWS....

IRELAND:

ROBBIE HENSHAW has been ruled out of the Ireland Squad for the remainder of the Autumn Internationals Season. Centre Henshaw has sustained a hamstring injury.

No return for Ireland's Scrum Half CONOR MURRAY.
He has been unable to play since last June when he damaged his neck during Ireland's Tour of Australia.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46183669



ENGLAND:

Also ruled out for the remainder of the Autumn Internationals is England Lock GEORGE KRUIS. George sustained a calf injury during the England v New Zealand game last Saturday.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/46191584



NEW ZEALAND:

All Black SONNY BILL WILLIAMS sustained a shoulder injury during New Zealand's win over England last Saturday. Centre Williams, who has had a bad run of injuries, will be replaced for their game against Ireland with RYAN CROTTY.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/sonny-bill-williams-injury-run-goes-on-ruled-out-of-nz-ireland-test-20181112-p50ffk.html