General Chat

There's just 15 Months to go until the next Rugby World Cup

Both team managers are playing their newer players, giving them a chance to develop, grow and prove themselves for that great competition

GARETH ANSCOMBE IS TAKING A SHOT AT A PENALTY GOAL

But from a difficult position

AND MISSED :-(

TOMOS WILLIAMS 1st CAP TODAY FOR WALES

I was very impressed with Scrum-Half Tom when I first saw him playing with the Wales Under 20s a couple of years ago :-)

Wales' George North has been picked to play Centre today, instead of his usual wing position.

He is very capable and I'm looking forward to see how he does tonight

Anscombe kicks the game off.

NO DETAILED COMMENTARY FROM ME TODAY.

I will post scores and things of interest :-)

Just a few minutes to go until Wales take on the mighty Springboks in Washington DC!

Yes, this match is taking place in the United States of America.

And South Africa will be wanting to win this one, having lost to Wales last year!


It's the most inexperienced South African team in their history with no less than 7 new caps. Wales also has a very young side in Test Game terms.

The teams are coming out!

Captains leading them out are

ELLIS JENKINS ~ WALES

PIETER-STEPH Du TROIT ~ SOUTH AFRICA


Anthems now

I'm not quite in the spirit of this either at the moment due to problems and pressures coming from everywhere at present!

I'm very much in the need of .....

YMA O HYD! :-D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjFHqMxLGjg

Aw Kandj <3 <3 <3

We will miss you, but quite understand!

I am thinking of you xxxx

Hello Radio Jem. Apologies as I don't feel able to join the Rugby thread,

I'm finding the situation here without my lovely husband is so very heartbreaking.
We would watch the rugby games together. He was always very patient and more than happy to explain about the rugby rules. It's not something I'm interested in now.
Too upsetting now and much to late for me to attempt to stay up and concentrate.
xxxx

1 HOUR TO GO :-D :-D


WALES v SOUTH AFRICA .................... Kick Off 10pm (UK Time)

Live from RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington DC, USA



TV: WATCH LIVE ON CHANNEL 4
Build-Up starts at 9.20pm

or Listen Live on BBC Radio Wales
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/44323289



It's on very late for us here in the UK, but I will be watching if anyone wants to join me. Please feel free to post! :-)

WALES v SOUTH AFRICA

THE TEAMS ARE ANNOUNCED!


WALES <3

Wales Co-Captaincy for the Summer Tours:
CORY HILL & ELLIS JENKINS

Backs:
15. Hallam Amos
14. Tom Prydie
13. George North
12. Owen Watkin
11. Steff Evans
10. Gareth Anscombe
9. Tomos Williams (*Uncapped)

Forwards:
1. Nicky Smith
2. Elliot Dee
3. Dillon Lewis
4. Bradley Davies
5. Cory Hill
6. Seb Davies
7. Ellis Jenkins (Captain)
8. Ross Moriarty

Replacements:
16. Ryan Elias
17. Wyn Jones
18. Rhodri Jones
19. Adam Beard
20. Aaron Wainwright (*Uncapped)
21. Aled Davies
22. Rhys Patchell / Gareth Davies
23. Hadleigh Parkes



SOUTH AFRICA

Tour Captain: PIETER-STEPH Du TROIT

Backs:
15. Curwin Bosch
14. Travis Ismaiel
13. Jesse Kriel
12. Andre Esterhuizen
11. Makazole Mapimpi
10. Elton Jantjies
9. Ivan van Zyl

Forwards:
1. Ox Nche
2. Chilliboy Ralepelle
3. Wilco Louw
4. Jason Jenkins
5. Pieter-Steph du Toit (Captain)
6. Kwagga Smith
7. Oupa Mohoje
8. Dan du Preez

Replacements:
16. Akker van der Merwe
17. Steven Kitshoff
18. Thomas du Toit
19. Marvin Orie
20. Sikhumbuzo Notshe
21. Embrose Papier
22. Robert du Preez
23. Warrick Gelant



Referee: Matthew Carley (RFU).

Assistant referees: Alexandre Ruiz (FR) and Frank Murphy (IRE).

TMO: David Grashoff (RFU).



WALES v SOUTH AFRICA ........ Kick Off 10.00pm (UK Time)
Played at RFK Memorial Stadium, Washington DC, USA

BROADCAST LIVE ON CHANNEL 4

FINAL SCORE

ENGLAND 45 ~ BARBARIANS 63

BARBARIANS WIN THE QUILTER CUP

Congratulations to the Baa-Baas .... so proud to be supporting you today <3
Commiserations to England :-)


Thanks to anyone who has taken the time to look in on the rugby thread today :-)

TRY 9 FOR BARBARIANS

8 VICTOR VITO :-D

CAPTAIN JUAN MARTIN FERNANDEZ LOBBE<3 ....
.........HAS COME BACK ON TO GO FOR THE CONVERSION!!! :-0 :-D :-D :-D

IT'S THE LAST GAME OF HIS CAREER!

YES!
HE DOES IT! :-D :-D :-D


ENGLAND 45 ~ BARBARIANS 63


CLOCK IS RED

Special Mention for England's 15. Elliot Daly and Baa-Baa 15. Chris Ashton

BUT

MAN OF THE MATCH

13. SEMI RADRADRA ~ BARBARIANS

Converted by George Ford

ENGLAND 45 ~ BARBARIANS 56

TRY ENGLAND ~ 14. JONNY MAY

Baa-Baas kick a penalty for a lineout and a throw in

:-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D Blod!

Greig Laidlaw gets his first Conversion of the game! 1/1

ENGLAND 38 ~ BARBARIANS 56

BAAS ATTACKING ENGLAND LINE AGAIN

14. JOSUA TUISOVA OVER AGAIN ..... AND AGAIN GIVES IT AWAY TO SCOTLAND'S GREIG LAIDLAW

WHAT A GENT <3

From a great pass by 13. Semi Radradra