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**WOMENS** ROUND 2 RESULTS & TABLE POSITIONS

Scotland Women 5 ~ Ireland Women 22
Italy Women 3 ~ Wales Women 3
England Women 41 ~ France Women 26

WOMEN'S TABLE POSITIONS (at the end of Round 2)

1. England Women, 2. Italy Women, 3. France Women, 4. Ireland Women. 5. Wales Women, 6. Scotland Women

NO SIX NATIONS GAMES NEXT WEEKEND :-)

Hello Jem & Rugby Fans.

Sorry I disappeared during the Italy v Wales game Saturday
computer had a senior moment. all sorted now " I think ".

Well done England , you were on fire.

Watch out Wales :-)

~~~~~~~~~~Hiya Shaunnie :-D :-D :-D <3 <3

Mine is playing up too! You still have Windows 7 like me I think!
It looks like I will need to upgrade this year some time :-(

SIX NATIONS NEWS

WALES <3

Some exciting news for Wales fans ahead of the team announcements this week....

LEIGH HALFPENNY IS FIT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SELECTION!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47284026

Poor Leigh has been suffering from the affects of sustaining CONCUSSION following that bad tackle by Australia's SAMU KEREVI in the Autumn Internationals last November.


Other great Wales News ....

DAN BIGGAR is also fit for selection v England on Saturday.
https://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/89416088

Dan sustained a knee injury playing for his club Northampton.



Saturday February 23rd
THE BIG GAME ....

WALES v ENGLAND...... Kick Off 4.45pm

Live on BBC1; S4C ...... and Radio Jem


You can cheer for Wales ..... or you can cheer for England
....or you can sit on the fence ;-)

ALL WELCOME ~ BUT PLAY NICELY ;-) :-D

MORE SIX NATIONS NEWS

SCOTLAND

Scotland's Fly Half (10) FINN RUSSELL has been ruled out of Scotland's game v France this Saturday.
Poor Finn sustained a Head Injury while playing for his French Club- Racing 92

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/19/scotland-lose-injured-finn-russell-as-france-drop-lopez-and-parra-six-nations-rugby-union


DRAFTED IN to the Scotland Six Nations Squad is Worcester Warrior- DUNCAN WEIR.

Other Injury Casualties to the Scotland Camp-
GEORGE HORNE and STAFFORD McDOWALL


RETURNING to the Squad from injury-
Glasgow Warriors duo ZANDER FAGERSON and GEORGE TURNER

RELEASED from Scotland Duty back to their Clubs-
Jake Kerr, David Cherry and Murray McCallum



Saturday February 23
FRANCE v SCOTLAND ........ Kick Off 2.15pm .......... BBC 1
Radio Jem participation expected:-D

IRELAND SIX NATIONS NEWS

The Ireland Squad have been plagued with injuries. Among the casualties are Garry Ringrose, Rhys Ruddock and Will Addison who are still not fit for selection for Ireland's game v Italy on Sunday.

But there's some good news for Ireland Fans.
Returning from Injury are TADHG BEIRNE and CHRIS FARRELL

IAIN HENDERSON has escaped suspension and so is available for selection.


Full story
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/rugby/international/henderson-farrell-and-beirne-all-available-for-ireland-in-rome-1.3799590



Sunday February 24
ITALY v IRELAND .................. Kick Off 3.00pm .......... ITV

ENGLAND SIX NATIONS NEWS

Wales v England:
ENGLAND FOOTBALLER ~ JOHN TERRY ~ GIVES THE ENGLAND RUGBY TEAM A PEP TALK!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47293013


MARO ITOJE will MISS the England v Wales game on Saturday
https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/12321/11641989/maro-itoje-out-of-englands-six-nations-clash-with-wales-due-to-knee-injury


BILLY VUNIPOLA is also INJURED OUT~ ELLIS GENGE takes his place
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/47288844



Saturday February 23rd
THE BIG GAME ....

WALES v ENGLAND...... Kick Off 4.45pm

Live on BBC1; S4C ...... and Radio Jem

Hello Jem. Wales & England who are you supporting :-D hope you are feeling better.Take Care Barbara.x

Hiya Barbra, Thanks :-)
No contest Barbra .... CYMRU AM BYTH! ;-) :-D

But I'm a good sport :-D

Wales or England .... both nations fans are welcome ..... but only if they behave themselves ;-) ;-) ;-)


:-D :-D :-D :-D

That's a beautiful dog in your avatar Barbra!

Good Morning Rugby Fans of all nations:-)

TEAM NEWS SHORTLY - WATCH THIS SPACE :-D

First team declared today is for our Scottish Fans

SCOTLAND

Captain: GREIG LAIDLAW

Backs:
15. Blair Kinghorn
14. Tommy Seymour
13. Nick Grigg
12. Sam Johnson
11. Sean Maitland
10. Pete Horne
9. Greig Laidlaw (Captain)

Forwards:
1. Allan Dell
2. Stuart McInally
3. Simon Berghan
4. Grant Gilchrist
5. Jonny Gray
6. Magnus Bradbury
7. Jamie Ritchie
8. Josh Strauss

Replacements:
16. Fraser BrowN, 17. Alex Allan, 18. Zander Fagerson, 19. Ben Toolis, 20. Gary Graham,
21. Ali Price, 22. Adam Hastings, 23. Darcy Graham


Scotland's opposition on Saturday...

FRANCE

Captain: ? unannounced

Backs:
15. Thomas Ramos
14. Damian Penaud
13. Mathieu Bastareaud
12. Gaël Fickou
11. Yoann Huget
10. Romain Ntamack
9. Antoine Dupont

Forwards:
1. Jefferson Poirot
2. Guilhem Guirado
3. Demba Bamba
4. Sébastien Vahaamahina
5. Félix Lambey
6. Wenceslas Lauret
7. Arthur Iturria
8. Louis Picamoles

Replacements:
16. Camille Chat, 17. Etienne Falgoux, 18. Dorian Aldegheri, 19. Paul Willemse,
20. Gregory Alldritt, 21. Baptiste Serin, 22. Anthony Belleau, 23. Maxime Médard


Saturday February 23
FRANCE v SCOTLAND ........ Kick Off 2.15pm .......... BBC 1

And tune in here for cheering your teams ;-) :-D :-D

Here's the BIG one for England Fans among us....
Eddie Jones has chosen his men to face my Wales Compatriots in Cardiff on Saturday

ENGLAND

Captain: OWEN FARRELL

Backs:
15. Elliot Daly
14. Jack Nowell
13. Henry Slade
12. Manu Tuilagi
11. Jonny May
10. Owen Farrell (Captain)
9. Ben Youngs

Forwards:
1. Ben Moon
2. Jamie George
3. Kyle Sinckler
4. Courtney Lawes
5. George Kruis
6. Mark Wilson
7. Tom Curry
8. Billy Vunipola

Replacements:
16. Luke Cowan-Dickie, 17. Ellis Genge, 18. Harry Williams, 19. Joe Launchbury,
20. Brad Shields, 21.Dan Robson, 22. George Ford, 23. Joe Cokanasiga

WALES TEAM TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY



Saturday, February 23
WALES v ENGLAND ......... Kick Off 4.45pm ......... BBC 1 & S4C

AND RADIO JEM FOR CHEERING ( for any Wales team you care to choose ;-) ;-))

ONLY JOKING! :-D

Fans of All Nations are Welcome here- But please leave your handbags at home :-D

I am sponsoring him lovely little dog hope he makes the. grade & becomes a friend to someone blind or partially disabled doing my bit xx carry on the good work lovely lady hope the best Team wins :-D :-D

Still waiting for the full Wales Team Announcement, BUT .....

GARETH ANSCOMBE HAS BEATEN DAN BIGGAR TO THE STARTING FLY-HALF POSITION (10)

Here we go :-D :-D

WALES TEAM TO FACE ENGLAND ON SATURDAY!

WALES <3

Captain: ALUN-WYN JONES

Backs:
15. Liam Williams
14. George North
13. Jonathan Davies
12. Hadleigh Parkes
11. Josh Adams
10. Gareth Anscombe
9. Gareth Davies

Forwards:
1. Rob Evans
2. Ken Owens
3. Tomas Francis
4. Cory Hill
5. Alun Wyn Jones (Captain)
6. Josh Navidi
7. Justin Tipuric
8. Ross Moriarty

Replacements:
16. Elliot Dee,17. Nicky Smith, 18. Dillon Lewis, 19. Adam Beard, 20. Aaron Wainwright,
21. Aled Davies, 22. Dan Biggar, 23. Owen Watkin

*It appears though Wales Favourite LEIGH HALFPENNY has not been chosen for this game. Leigh has been suffering with concussion since November
DAN BIGGAR who sustained a knee injury last week is on the bench


*Not considered for selection due to injury: Samson Lee, Leon Brown, Tomos Williams


Saturday, February 23
WALES v ENGLAND ......... Kick Off 4.45pm ......... BBC 1 & S4C

AND RADIO JEM ;-) (this thread) :-D :-D :-D

Sunday's Round 3 remaining teams -

- IRELAND & ITALY will be announced tomorrow :-)

While we wait for today's team announcements ...

ENGLAND'S HEAD COACH EDDIE JONES HAS THIS TO SAY ABOUT WALES....

....."GREATEST TEAM EVER!"


From Guinness Six Nations Rugby......

"Eddie Jones is never afraid to stoke the flames before a game, and he's labelled the Welsh team in Cardiff the greatest ever. Possibly a little tongue in cheek, but Wales are on an incredible run"

Quoting Eddie Jones .... "
Whenever you play against a Warren Gatland side you are playing against a side that is going to be very physical on the gain line. They are always very fit so you have to make sure you win the gain line and then find opportunities of where you are going to attack them

As you have read in the media, it’s all about Wales, we are playing potentially the greatest team ever. Their players are full of emotion and it’s the biggest game they are going to play in their lives.

We have had a good week just focussing on ourselves and focussing on getting our preparation right.”

WALES CERTAINLY ARE IN FINE FORM .... HAVING WON EVERY GAME AGAINST THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE TEAMS IN THE AUTUMN!

And not lost a game since!


WALES v ENGLAND ......... BRING IT ON! ;-) ;-) :-D :-D

Saturday February 23 ..... Kick Off 4.45 on BBC1, S4C ..... and here!

Italy's Irish Head Coach - CONOR O'SHEA - has announced the Italy side to face his home country Ireland on Sunday....


ITALY

Captain: LEONARDO GHIRALDINI

Backs:
15. Jayden Hayward
14. Edoardo Padovani
13. Michele Campagnaro
12. Luca Morisi
11. Angelo Esposito
10. Tommaso Allan
9. Tito Tebaldi

Forwards:
1. Andrea Lovotti
2. Leonardo Ghiraldini (Captain)
3. Simone Ferrari
4. Federico Ruzza
5. Dean Budd
6. Jimmy Tuivaiti
7. Maxime Mbandà
8. Braam Steyn

Replacements:
16. Luca Bigi ,17. Cherif Traoré, 18. Tiziano Pasquali, 19. David Sisi, 20. Alessandro Zanni, 21. Guglielmo Palazzani, 22. Ian McKinley, 23. Tommaso Castello


IRELAND TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY


Sunday February 24
ITALY v IRELAND .................. Kick Off 3.00pm .......... ITV

Radio Jem ;-) participation expected

The final Six Nations Team to be announced for Round 3 this weekend is in...

IRELAND

Captain: PETER O'MAHONY

Backs:
15.Rob Kearney
14. Keith Earls
13. Chris Farrell
12. Bundee Aki
11. Jacob Stockdale
10. Jonathan Sexton
9. Conor Murray

Forwards:
1. Dave Kilcoyne
2. Sean Cronin
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Ultan Dillane
5. Quinn Roux
6. Peter O’Mahony (Captain)
7. Sean O’Brien
8. Jordi Murphy

Replacements:
16. Niall Scannell, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. John Ryan, 19. Iain Henderson,
20. Josh van der Flier, 21. John Cooney, 22. Jack Carty, 23. Andrew Conway


Sunday February 24
ITALY v IRELAND .................. Kick Off 3.00pm .......... ITV