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I doubt I'll be up for the ridiculously early game tomorrow -

but are you here for France v Tonga 8.45?

ALL OVER

Well done England and Japan.

Thank you ladies, we overcame the problems today.

See you later Jem :-D :-D <3 <3 and Fly :-D :-D <3 <3

This is Cyprus closing down ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Well done both teams :-D :-D ;-)

Thank you once again Jem <3 <3 Pat <3 <3

10.45 here tomorrow so yes Jem. :-D

Thank You Pat <3 <3 and Fly <3 <3 for your fun company today

Today's Final Scores and Match Reports up soon :-D

Hopefully see you tomorrow <3 <3

I should make it ;-) ;-)

RESULTS OF TODAY'S GAMES ~ Saturday, October 5th


AUSTRALIA 45 ~ URUGUAY 10
Match Report:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/49943851

Video Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5swbcpC9ArI



ENGLAND 39 ~ ARGENTINA 10
Match Report:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/49944723

Video Highlights:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydxKDCd1IPk



JAPAN 38 ~ SAMOA 19
Match Report:
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/oct/05/japan-v-samoa-rugby-world-cup-2019-live

TOMORROW's GAMES

SUNDAY October 6th

NEW ZEALAND v NAMIBIA .... Kick Off 5.45am ...... Live On ITV 1
But not from me ... I'll be fast asleep ;-)

FRANCE v TONGA ..... Kick Off 8.45am ....... Live On ITV 1
ansd probably on this thread :-D :-D :-D

A VERY EARLY START ...
... to the games later on this morning (of SUNDAY October 6th)

and as I am not in bed yet - there's very little chance I'll be up and ready for the 5.45am Kick Off :-0 .... So in case anyone is interested :-\ :-\ ;-)


THE TEAMS FOR NEW ZEALAND v NAMIBIA

NEW ZEALAND

Backs:
15. Ben Smith, 14. Sevu Reece, 13. Jack Goodhue, 12. Anton Lienert-Brown,
11. George Bridge, 10. Jordie Barrett, 9. Aaron Smith

Forwards:
1. Joe Moody, 2. Codie Taylor, 3. Nepo Laulala, 4. Brodie Retallick, 5. Sam Whitelock (C),
6. Shannon Frizell, 7. Sam Cane, 8. Ardie Savea

Reserves:
16. Dane Coles, 17. Ofa Tuungafasi, 18. Angus Ta'avao, 19. Patrick Tuipulotu,
20. Matt Todd, 21. Brad Weber, 22. TJ Perenara, 23. Rieko Ioane

NAMIBIA

Backs:
15. Johan Tromp, 14. Lesley Klim, 13. Justin Newman, 12. Johan Deysel (C) 11. JC Greyling, 10. Helarius Kisting, 9. Damian Stevens

Forwards:
1. Andre Rademeyer, 2. Torsten Van Jaarsveld, 3. AJ De Klerk, 4. PJ Van Lill, 5. Tjiuee Uanivi, 6. Prince Gaoseb, 7. Thomasau Forbes, 8. Janco Venter

Replacements:
16. Obert Nortje, 17. Nelius Theron, 18. Johan Coetzee, 19. Johan Retief, 20. Adriaan Booysen, 21. Eugene Jantjies, 22. Darryl de la Harpe, 23. Janry Du Toit


NEW ZEALAND v NAMIBIA ... KO 5.45 am (UK) .... LIVE ON ITV1

.... But I'll, more than likely, be snoring in bed :-0

Good Morning Rugby Fans :-D

11 minutes to go to FRANCE v TONGA and we are LIVE on the Rugby Thread as well as ITV 1 ;-)


Here is the 2019 beautiful version of The Rugby World Cup Anthem

THE WORLD IN UNION ~ L' Orchestra Cinematique
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY24sAfIzXo

FRANCE v TONGA ~ THE ANTHEMS

FRENCH NATIONAL ANTHEM ~ LA MARSEILLAISE

Allons, enfants de la Patrie
Le jour de gloire est arrivé!
Contre nous, de la tyrannie
L'étendard sanglant est levé
Entendez-vous dans les campagnes
Mugir ces féroces soldats?
Ils viennent jusque dans nos bras
Égorger nos fils, nos compagnes!
Aux armes, citoyens!
Formez vos bataillons
Marchons, marchons!
Qu'un sang impur
Abreuve nos sillons!


TONGAN NATIONAL ANTHEM

KO E FASI 'O TU'I 'O E 'OTA 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.

FRANCE v TONGA ~ THE TEAMS

FRANCE

Captain: JEFFERSON POIROT

Backs:
15. Maxime Medard, 14. Damian Penaud, 13. Virimi Vakatawa, 12. Sofiane Guitoune, 11. Raka Alivereti, 10. Romain Ntamack, 9. Baptiste Serin

Forwards:
1. Jefferson Poirot, 2. Camille Chat, 3. Rabah Slimani, 4. Paul Gabrillagues, 5. Sebastien Vahaamahina, 6. Wenceslas Lauret, 7. Charles Ollivon, 8. Gregory Alldritt.

Replacements:
16. Guilhem Guirado, 17. Cyril Baille, 18. Emerick Setiano, 19. Bernard Le Roux, 20. Yacouba Camara, 21. Antoine Dupont, 22. Camille Lopez, 23. Pierre-Louis Barassi.



TONGA

Captain: SIALE PIUTAU

Backs:
15. Telusa Veainu, 14. Cooper Vuna, 13. Malietoa Hingano, 12. Siale Piutau, 11. David Halaifonua; 10. James Faiva, 9. SonataneTakulua

Forwards:
1. Siegfried Fisi'ihoi, 2. Paula Ngauamo, 3. Ma'afu Fia; 4. Sam Lousi, 5. Leva Fifita, 6. Sione Kalamafoni, 7. Zane Kapeli, 8. Maama Vaipulu

Replacements:
16. Sefo Sakalia, 17. Vunipola Fifita, 18. Siosuia Halanukonuka, 19. Sitiveni Mafi, 20. Nasi Manu, 21. Leon Fukofuka, 22. Latiumi Fosita, 23. Atieli Pakalani

Referee: NIC BERRY (Australia)


LIVE ON ITV 1 ...... and HERE ;-) :-D :-D :-D

Here come the men for the game today

France being led out by Captain JEFFERSON POIROT (1)

Tonga being led out by who is their Captain today- SIALE PIUTAU (12)

And here come the Anthems - posted on this page if any of you want a go at singing them ;-) :-D :-D

Well I had a go .... but I was RUBBISH :-0 :-0 :-D

HERE'S THE HAKA :-0 :-0 :-0


AND NO FLY OR PAT TO SAVE ME :-0 :-0 :-0 ;-)

Well I'm still alive .... but that may be as they think I'm on their side .... and PERHAPS I am :-S :-S ;-) :-D

HERE WE GO

and we are off for France v Tonga

No commentary from me today as such - just scores, big moments, cheering, twirling and banter :-D :-D :-D