General Chat

There was much speculation last weekend, as to who Warren Gatland would include in his Wales Starting team to face England, in the opening game of this year’s Six Nations Championship.

How do two of our Wales’ favourites feel about securing their position in the Wales team?


JAMIE ROBERTS:

A case was made by SCRUM V’s Rugby Analyst Sean Holley, for Scott Williams to be given the number 12 position. Warren Gatland stuck to his usual first choice- Jamie Roberts.

What does Jamie have to say?

Despite being chosen in preference to Scott (Scott has not even been chosen for the replacement bench, oddly enough!) Jamie knows that he cannot afford to be complacent and let standards slip!

“International Rugby is about competing for places and it drives me to be a better player” said Jamie. "Never take your position for granted" he advised “ I know this week could be my last game for Wales!”

As reported on BBC Sport Rugby Union- Competition for places is so fierce that Jamie fears for his first team spot. “Your place is always under threat” said Jamie.

64 times capped Jamie Roberts and the world-class Jonathan Davies will forge the Midfield Partnership at Cardiff on Friday Evening.


DAN BIGGAR

Wales and Ospreys Fly-Half, Dan Biggar, says that a prolonged run in the Wales team has been the key to his improvement as a player.

Previously rotated with former Scarlets Fly Half Rhys Priestland, 25 year old Dan has started in Wales’ last 6 matches. This has helped Dan to grow in confidence and become more relaxed, the result of which has been evident to all.

Dan Biggar was “Man of the Match” in Wales’ last game in November 2014 when Wales beat South Africa 12-6.



THE SHOCK ANNOUNCEMENT THIS SEASON WAS THE RETIREMENT OF PROP ADAM JONES!

Following his omission from the Wales Squad for this year’s Six Nations, Wales’ number 3 Adam Jones dramatically retired from test rugby

How does Adam feel about his replacement- SAMSON LEE?

Adam feels no resentment toward 22 year old Samson Lee he told Scrum V’s Presenter Ross Harries.

“Wales have a GEM in Samson Lee”. Adam said. He called Lee a “Once-in-a-Generation Tight-Head” and said “Hopefully Wales will look after him and wrap him up in cotton wool for the next 10 years”.

Adam Jones made a huge contribution to Welsh Rugby. The 33 year old Cardiff Blues Player won 95 Caps for Wales, including 3 Grand Slam victories.

Adam was also selected for 2 British & Irish Lions Tours (2009 and 20013) making 5 Tests.

I will miss Adam Jones :-( AND HIS HAIR! :-D

Happy Retirement Adam.:-)

I wish every success to his successor Samson Lee.:-)

A TASTE OF THINGS TO COME? ;-)

HERE'S WALES' 12- JAMIE ROBERTS! <3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMl9IyDJrDQ


and the opposition ;-):-D
LUTHER BURRELL for ENGLAND

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWhLJ0hqYB4

WALES FLY HALF DAN BIGGER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpSFLHvWsq4

VERSUS

ENGLAND'S GEORGE FORD

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

A BATTLE OF CAPTAINS

WALES CAPTAIN SAM WARBURTON (7)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POr1EiXjLiA


VERSUS


ENGLAND CAPTAIN CHRIS ROBSHAW (7)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3Qv53_V3yg

LEFT WING (11) FOR WALES ...GEORGE NORTH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1pq9Fw0yjA


AGAINST

ENGLAND'S LEFT WING JONNY MAY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDmHdeYNw5s

WALES RIGHT WING (14) ALEX CUTHBERT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7N6XAjym70


VERSUS


ENGLAND RIGHT WING ANTHONY WATSON

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AMlaex2tL8

Two Jonathan's .... One winner.... which one will be on the winning team?

JONATHAN DAVIES- WALES OUTSIDE CENTRE (13)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVfQlreOnd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UdG9p6pkVvY

VERSUS

ENGLAND COUNTERPART JONATHAN JOSEPH

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

More exciting rugby clips, music and match build-up tomorrow (or should I say today)...

followed by CHEERING YOUR TEAM!

WALES v ENGLAND :-)
...... just over 20 hours to go!

Friday Evening, February 6th .... KICK-OFF 8-05pm

BBC1, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, Radio 5 Live

AND RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D

Good luck tonight everyone <3

Thankyou Fly <3

Very diplomatic! ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

In honour of her Honorary Welshwoman status, and her unstinting support of my little Leigh Halfpenny during the Autumn Series...

....I awarded Fly the position of new Mascot to the Wales Team during Wales' Autumn Season v The Southern Hemisphere.

This enabled Wales to beat the South African team for the first time in ages! ;-) :-D :-D :-D

BUT FLY IS ENGLISH
(but with a smidgen of South Wales blood!:-D)

and tonight is Wales v England

So where does that leave our Fly? :-S :-S :-S :-S

Dilemma ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D

9 HOURS TO GO TO THE BIG MATCH!

WALES<3 v ENGLAND

TONIGHT

KICK-OFF 8-05 pm

BBC 1, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru, Radio 5 Live,

AND RADIO JEM ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

Good Afternoon Rugby Fans :-) :-) :-)

ARE YOU ALL GETTING EXCITED?

I AM!

Starting this afternoon's build-up to the BIG MATCH with.....


TOM JONES .... THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN3ME-rgpws

In honour of the BIG MATCH being at CARDIFF tonight! :-) :-) <3

I am very :-S :-S :-S :-S Jem ;-)

BACK TO RUGBY HERE ON RADIO JEM ;-)!

More battle of the two nations for you!


WALES LOOSE-HEAD PROP ... GETHIN JENKINS (1)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0xfn7D1vvg

VERSUS

ENGLAND'S NUMBER 1 ... JOE MARLER

Warning you will need earplugs for this one...
.....it sounds like my Grandson's music :-0 :-0:-D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoUaS5PmCQs

:-D :-D :-D :-D@ FLY!

Go with your heart Fly :-)

I will cheer Leigh on anytime ;-)

YEY!

GO THE HA'PENNY! :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

Jem dont like saying this on a Union thread but all the English teams are from the south :-0 i am a from the North ;-) saying no more :-D :-D ;-)

nod nod wink wink ;-) ;-) ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

HOW'S THIS FOR A T SHIRT THEN FLY?

Can only just make it out Jem :-)

Edit: good Jem think me glasses were steamed up ;-)