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Thanks Pat :-) <3

1 HOUR TO GO TO OUR FIRST TWO GAMES ...Kick Off 2.30pm


ENGLAND v ARGENTINA .... Live on SKY SPORTS 2, BBC Radio 5 Live
Radio Jem for cheering on the team, scores and highlights from Our HQ on the South Wales Coast! ;-) ;-) :-D :-D


SCOTLAND v GEORGIA .... Live on BBC1 ...... and from Radio Jem's Cyprys Studio courtesy of Our Pat! ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

Can cover the Scottish match. Will be walking pup in a few minutes, then shower and wash hair. Watch match then off for curry with friends. Don't know how long I'll be but if back will cover 1 of the later matches.

Got to go as walk time :-D

IRELAND

Our Irish Team will be hoping that they too will be ....

FLYING WITHOUT WINGS .....WESTLIFE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZOW8ZuLG2o


This is my favourite version. Westlife singing with "an angel"! ... Mexican singer CHRISTIAN CASTRO..... goosebumps <3

I don't think we have any Argentine or Georgian GR members or Fans here
(Unless you tell me differently of course), so we will go to ....

SOUTH AFRICA


AMAZING GRACE ...... SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoJz2SANTyo

For Our Bonny Scots

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE ..... The Pipes & Drums of The Royal Tank Regiment.

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

For England Fans ...

SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT .... ELLA EYRE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOvQt9c-8F8

To get us in the mood for today's showdowns, here are some songs connected to today's participating countries.

For the Welsh among us, here's Wales Rugby's' Number 1 Fan

WHEN WE WALKED TO MERTHYR TYDFIL .....MAX BOYCE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1SwvWFceyM&index=7&list=PL13AE0B2A1EC26493

Radio Jem calling Cyprus Studio ..... Come in Our Pat .-) :-D :-D <3.

Are you available today to cover clash of games .... and if so, which?

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

It's a bright and sunny day here in South West Wales, but very cold!

It's the last FULL day of Autumn Internationals today, with just one game left for next week, which will be England v Australia.


TODAY'S SCHEDULE ... Posted on this page.

1 HOUR 45 MINUTES TO GO

To the start of today's games


AND RADIO JEM IS LIVE ;-) <3

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

4 HOURS TO GO TO TODAY'S INTERNATIONALS

The last FULL day of the 2016 Autumn International Tour Games will begin at 2.30pm
with just one game remaining for next week.


HERE IS TODAY'S SCHEDULE


GAMES KICKING OFF at 2.30pm .......

*ENGLAND v ARGENTINA ....... Sky Sports 2; BBC Radio 5 Live ....
......and Radio Jem (due to clash of games ..... full participation to be announced)

Highlights Only on BBC2 ....
Saturday Evening at 7.30pm and Sunday Moring at 11.15am


*SCOTLAND v GEORGIA .......... BBC 1; BBC Radio Scotland
Scores will be announced here on Radio Jem
Due to clash of games, full "broadcasting" to be announced when our team has been consulted!




GAMES KICKING OFF at 5.30pm

*WALES<3 v SOUTH AFRICA ......... BBC 2, S4C ...and Radio Jem;-) :-D


*IRELAND v AUSTRALIA Sky Sports 2
Radio Jem Participation to be announced



Join Jem and the Rugby Gang for a fun day of Rugby Union, whichever team you support :-) :-) :-)

IRELAND v AUSTRALIA ....THE TEAMS

IRELAND


Backs:
15. Rob Kearney
14. Andrew Trimble
13. Jared Payne
12. Garry Ringrose
11. Keith Earls
10. Paddy Jackson
9. Conor Murray

Forwards:
1. Jack McGrath
2. Rory Best (Captain)
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Iain Henderson
5. Devin Toner
6. CJ Stander
7. Sean O'Brien
8. Jamie Heaslip (Vice Captain)

Replacements:
16. Sean Cronin, 17. Cian Healy, 18. Finlay Bealham, 19. Ultan Dillane, 20. Josh van der Flier, 21. Kieran Marmion, 22. Joey Carbery, 23. Simon Zebo



AUSTRALIA WALLABIES

Backs:
15. Israel Folau
14. Dane Haylett-Petty
13. Tevita Kuridrani
12. Reece Hodge
11. Henry Speight
10. Bernard Foley
9. Will Genia

Forwards:
1. Scott Sio
2. Stephen Moore (Captain)
3. Sekope Kepu
4. Rory Arnold
5. Rob Simmons
6. Dean Mumm
7. Michael Hooper
8. David Pocock


Replacements (one to be omitted)
Tolu Latu, James Slipper, Allan Alaalatoa, Kane Douglas, Lopeti Timani, Sean McMahon, Nick Phipps, Quade Cooper, Sefanaia Naivalu





This Saturday, November 26th
IRELAND v AUSTRALIA ........ Kick Off 5.30pm

Live On SKY SPORTS 2
Radio Jem:
Due to the clash with the Wales v South Africa game- participation to be decided.

Vern Cotter has made his decision, and here are his "Flowers of Scotland" to face Georgia on Saturday ....

SCOTLAND

Backs:
15 Stuart Hogg
14 Sean Maitland
13 Mark Bennett
12 Alex Dunbar
11 Tommy Seymour
10 Finn Russell
9 Greig Laidlaw (Captain)

Forwards:
1 Allan Dell
2 Ross Ford
3 Zander Fagerson
4 Richie Gray
5 Jonny Gray
6 Rob Harley
7 Hamish Watson
8 Ryan Wilson

Replacements:
16 Fraser Brown, 17 Alex Allan, 18 Moray Low, 19 Grant Gilchrist, 20 John Barclay, 21 Ali Price, 22 Pete Horne, 23 Rory Hughes.




This Saturday, November 26th
SCOTLAND v GEORGIA ....... Kick Off 2.30pm

Live on BBC 1
Due to clash of games, Radio Jem participation to be announced

IRELAND NEWS

Radio Jem is waiting for The Ireland Team Selection announcement v Australia to arrive at our newsdesk ;-) :-D

However, here is some player news!

IRELAND
Fly-Half Jonathan Sexton (hamstring) and centre Robbie Henshaw (concussion) have already been ruled out of Saturday's match at the Aviva Stadium.

Full back Rob Kearney and back rower CJ Stander were also concussed and are in question for the game.

Simon Zebo continues to suffer from the after-effects of cramping, and his participation in the forthcoming game is to be decided shortly.



AUSTRALIA
Australia Head Coach, Michael Cheika, said that his team "will have their work cut out for them" and must "up their game" for their Ireland game on Saturday!

Eddie Jones has announced his team to face Argentina on Saturday....

ENGLAND


Backs:
15 Mike Brown
14 Jonny May
13 Jonathan Joseph
12 Owen Farrell
11 Elliot Daly
10 George Ford
9 Ben Youngs

Forwards:
1 Mako Vunipola
2 Dylan Hartley (Captain)
3 Dan Cole
4 Courtney Lawes
5 George Kruis
6 Chris Robshaw
7 Tom Wood
8 Billy Vunipola

Replacements:
16 Jamie George, 17 Joe Marler, 18 Kyle Sinckler, 19 Charlie Ewels, 20 Teimana Harrison, 21 Danny Care, 22 Ben Te'o, 23 Henry Slade.




This Saturday, November 26th
ENGLAND v ARGENTINA ........ Kick Off 2.30pm

Live on SKY SPORTS 2
Radio Jem Participation: Due to clash of games, to be announced.


Highlights Only ....
BBC 2 ~ Saturday Evening at 7.30pm and Sunday Moring at 11.15am

The news that all Wales' Rugby Fans have been awaiting ......

WALES TEAM TO PLAY SOUTH AFRICA:

15. Leigh Halfpenny
14. George North
13. Jonathan Davies
12. Scott Williams
11. Liam Williams
10. Dan Biggar
9. Gareth Davies

Forwards:
1. Gethin Jenkins (CAPTAIN)
2. Ken Owens
3. Tomas Francis
4. Luke Charteris
5. Alun Wyn Jones
6. Dan Lydiate
7. Justin Tipuric
8. Ross Moriarty

REPLACEMENTS:
16. Scott Baldwin
17. Nicky Smith
18. Samson Lee
19. Cory Hill
20. Taulupe Faletau
21. Lloyd Williams
22. Sam Davies
23. Jamie Roberts



CHANGES:

Wales' Captain and Flanker SAM WARBURTON has been ruled out of this game due to injury sustained whilst training.
Loose-Head Prop (1) GETHIN JENKINS, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, again takes on Sam's role as Captain.

Sam's place on the Flank has been taken by DAN LYDIATE in a positions shuffle, while JUSTIN TIPURIC takes Dan's place on the opposite flank.


SCOTT WILLIAMS has been chosen at Centre (12) in place of Wales' usual first choice of JAMIE ROBERTS. Jamie is now on the bench.


LEIGH HALFPENNY has returned to his usual Full Back position (15) while LIAM WILLIAMS has been put on Left Wing (11).


TAULUPE FALETAU (Toby) takes up a seat on the replacements bench. This is his first time named in the squad this Autumn. He has been recovering from a knee injury.


DAN BIGGAR returns as Fly-Half, with SAM DAVIES on the bench ahead of Gareth Anscombe.



This Saturday, November 26th

WALES <3 v SOUTH AFRICA ....... Kick Off 5.30pm

LIVE TV:
BBC 2 (English Commentary); S4C (Welsh Commentary)
LIVE RADIO:
BBC Radio Wales; BBC Radio Cymru ....and RADIO JEM ;-) :-D :-D :-D

WALES NEWS

RELEASED PLAYERS
The following players have been released back to their respective regions.

Cardiff Blues: Rhys Gill, Kristian Dacey, Tomos Williams, Gareth Anscombe, Cory Allen, Alex Cuthbert, Rhun Williams*

Ospreys: Rory Thornton, Dan Baker

Scarlets: Jake Ball

Newport Gwent Dragons: Harrison Keddie*, Leon Brown*

*Indicates additional players who have been training with the Wales squad



NEXT UP ...

WALES TEAM SELECTION v SOUTH AFRICA

Well Done to Wales, England .Scotland .three out of four not bad .bet you enjoyed your Rugby Jem & Pat. Mow .Bitter cold here last night thawing out a bit now Take Care enjoy the rest of your week end Barbra <3 ~~~Robert

Well done, Jem.

It is comforting that Scotland WON in the last minute rather than LOSING in the last minute.

Goodnight all

This is Cyprus signing off until next time.

Hope all your families are well. Stay warm.

I'll try to talk Mr Sun to give UK some warmth. ;-) :-) :-) :-) <3 <3 <3