Good Luck Wales

SUPER SAM
Friday, October 14, 2011

WALES V FRANCE, TOMORROW, 9am
GOOD LUCK WALES
SUPER TEAM
SUPER FANS
SUPER SATURDAY
SPECIAL PULLOUT
Western Mail Friday, 14 October 2011 2 WORLDCUPSPECIAL Western Mail Friday, 14 October 2011 3 WORLDCUPSPECIAL
WERE BACKING WALES IN THE WORLD CUP
Supporting
our Welsh
rugby team
INSIDE
12,000 miles away, but well
be your 16th man tomorrow
CAROLYN HITT
newsdesk@walesonline.co.uk
Dear Sam
& the boys,
T
his is to wish you the very best
of luck. But do you even need
it? The dictionary says that luck
is good fortune which occurs beyond
ones control.
But it seems to me all the good
fortune that has come Waless way in
this World Cup has occurred precisely
becauseyouandyour team-mates have
been in control. From the minute you
froze your extremeties off in those
fiendish Polish fridges you knew that
sheer sinew-stretching graft would
bring you to the semi-finals of the
World Cup rather than being smiled
upon by fortune.
Throughout your thrilling campaign
youve proved that playing with pan-
ache and power, style and strength and
endlessly putting your bodies on the
line brings rewards rather than the rub
of the green.
The ambassadorial teamculture that
has beenthe envy of other nations is no
fluke either. Youve formalised the nat-
ural chemistry between players by cre-
ating a choir. Youve bonded through
self-discipline, imposing your own
curfews and sensible drinking limits.
And when you faced the pressure of
the World Cup quarter-final you knew
that the intensity of your preparation
ensuredyouhadleft nothingtochance.
Sam, your inspiring words underlined
the sacrifices the players made and
would have to make to reach for the
prize.
Weve worked harder than any oth-
er teamtoget here, yousaid. We have
not gone through the pain of the train-
ing camps in Poland and everything
else to fail now. We dont want to be
going home on Monday because were
not done yet. So when we get back in
here, just make sure theres nothing left
in the tank, that you give every last
drop because that is what its going to
take.
Someone once said: Luck is what
youhaveleft over after yougive100per
cent. Well we know you have already
given 100 per cent and will do so
tomorrow in the biggest game in 130
years of Welsh rugby history.
So we are sending whats left over
all the luck in the world. Fromthe kids
who are wearing the red jersey to
school today tothe lady pensioner who
left Aberystwyth at 6.30am yesterday
morning to snap up a ticket for the
MillenniumStadiums big screen, every
last Welsh fan is rooting for you with
every fibre of their being.
We may be 12,000 miles away but
when the anthem resounds around
Welsh living rooms, pubs, rugby clubs
and the 50,000 fans in your home
ground well sing it with such fervour
you might just hear it in Auckland.
Well be with Jamie on every thun-
derous charge throughthe Frenchmid-
field, well be under every high ball
Leigh gathers, well sidestep with
Shane and sprint with George.
Well hit the deck with Dan as he
snaffles those turnovers. Well be on
Tobys shoulder when he gallops
through the gain line. And well kick
everypenaltythat Hookysends soaring
through the posts.
Well scrumdown with Adam, tackle
withGethinandleapinthe lineout with
Alun Wyn. Well pace the box with
Warren, rant at every dubious decision
from Rolland and laugh at Lievre-
monts funny little spiv moustache.
Well be with you from kick-off to
final whistle. From the land of your
fathers to the land of the long white
cloud, well be your 16th man Sam.
So good luck Wales but if you play
as brilliantly as we know you can you
might not even need it.
Yours in sport
Carolyn
From the land of our fathers to the land of the long white cloud Wales fans will feel every second of the game
S is for...
S
is for Super Sam Warburton
1. He is going to be a superstar. Glamorgan
Wanderers coach Richard Hodges words about a
17-year-old Sam Warburton in January 2007.
2. Warburton, a schoolboy football teammate of
Gareth Bale, had trials at Cardiff City when he was
14.
3. Sam Warburton will be the youngest ever
captain in a World Cup semi-final.
4. At the age of 18, Sam Warburton could run 10
metres in 1.58 seconds only fractionally slower
than Joe Rokocoko could at the time.
5. Sam Warburton once refused to come off in a
game against New Zealand u20s despite
dislocating his shoulder.
S
is for our Super Team
1. Only New Zealand average more than our 40.4
points per game during the World Cup.
2. Wales may be the tournaments youngest
team, but the total of 625 caps makes it the third
most experienced we have fielded in a World Cup
game.
3. After tomorrow, no-one will have played more
times for Wales in a World Cup than Gethin Jenkins.
4. Wales are at an all-time high in the world
rankings.
5. Wales are currently just 7/1 to win the World
Cup in 2015.
Super Saturday
1. Wales have never lost on October 15.
2. Wales have never lost to France at the
Rugby World Cup.
3. Wales have never lost at Eden Park in
the Rugby World Cup.
4. Wales have never lost a rugby match
shown on a big screen at the Millennium
Stadium.
5. All the above are true by default.
S
is for our
Super Fans
1. James Corden,
Austin Healey and
Peter Jones now say
theyre supporting Wales
welcome to the worlds
fastest-growing club.
2. Around 55,000 people will watch
the Wales-France semi-final on a big
screen at the Millennium Stadium more
than the population of Llanelli.
3. Welsh fans have raised almost 20,000 for
Tenovus to date by buying our Come on Wales
wristbands.
4. The youngest blogger on
www.comeonwales.co.uk is just 16 years old.
5. As all Welsh fans know, its a scientific fact that
Wales is the greatest team in the world.
Your good luck messages
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Welsh beauty
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Please dont stop Shane now,
CERI GOULD
ceri.gould@walesonline.co.uk
D
ONT stop us, pleaded
Shane Williams this week.
Im having such a good
time. Im having a ball.
But Im not going to lie to you. I
felt for him. There he is, having the
time of his life in NewZealand, with
the mouthwatering prospect of
hanging uphis boots as a WorldCup
champion. But the poor dab is 34.
Or, as many sports journalists de-
scribe it, the grand old age of 34.
And that means he has little in
common with his younger
team-mates.
Theres skill, of course, and en-
thusiasm, and, despite his longevity,
speed and strength. (Honestly,
youdthinktheaveragelifespanof a
Welshman these days was equal to
that of an England players vow of
abstinence).
But, as Shane himself confessed,
I just dont get their music.
George North, you see is 19.
Shane is 34. Has George ever heard
of a Walkman let alone had one in
his 1980s Christmas stocking?
Heck, Im only a tinsy-winsy bit
older than Shane and I remember
having Now Thats What I Call Mu-
sic for my birthday. Now Thats
What I Call Music Full stop.
Where is it up to these days Now
Thats What I Call Music #141?
And so, while I wish all our boys
the most gigantic boogie-beat of
luck, this message is aimed at little
Shane inparticular. Its anextra-spe-
cial one. Its agoodluckcompilation
tape. Ive written For Shane: Rugby
World Cup 2011, Just Do It on the
side in blue biro.
Track number one is Hello by
Lionel Richie. Substitute the me for
the World Cup and it makes perfect
sense. (Certainly much more than
that dreadful blind girl video ever
did.
Avideo, for the benefit of George
North and the youngsters, is what
artists used to film to accompany
their song which they tried to get
into the top 10. You had to buy the
single ina shopand... Ohwell, never
mind.)
Over to you Lionel, Is it me (the
World Cup) youre looking for, I can
see it in your eyes, I can see it in
your smile, youre all Ive ever
wanted and your arms are open
wide...
Track Two is obvious but no less
a goodie for that. Its Europe and
their tub-thumper, Final Count-
down. Wales v France, the final
countdown. Could it be more per-
fect? Heck, with his hairstyle, Adam
Jones could even be a band mem-
ber.
TrackThreeis KennyLoggins and
his grizzly Danger Zone. After all,
who knows which French teamwill
turn up?
Track Four is Diana Ross and her
Chain Reaction.
Thats in homage to our defence
which has been absolutely im-
mense. And the bodies we get to the
breakdown is breathtaking, not to
mention the recycling. Yes, were
talking about love, love, love. Were
talking about love.
But Ive decided to end with one
that isnt strictly 80s after I re-
membered that 1987 wasnt such a
good omen after all. But, if you
invert the seven and the eight you
end up with the perfect Shane and
co, tub-thumper. Its Queen, 1978.
And its Dont Stop Me Now.
Now I know the boys have been
practising their singing, so if Sam
wants to use it as a choral al-
ternative for his pre-match
team-talk on Saturday then thats
alright by me. (As long as Queen are
not too offended with this one-off
mangling of their amazing lyrics.)
Over to you Sam. And readers,
just try NOT to sing along.
Today, were gonna have ourselves a real good time
I feel alive and the World Cups turning inside out Yeah!
Its floating around, so grab it please
And dont lets stop now, dont stop us
Cos Im having a good time, having a good time
Lukes a shooting star leaping through the skies
Like a dragon defying the laws of gravity
Shanes a racing car passing by like Lady Godiva
Scotts gonna go go go and theres no stopping Leigh
Mikes burning through the tries Yeah!
Huw Bennetts the bees
And with North we can reach far and wide
Jamies travling at the speed of light
Gats wanna make a supersonic man out of you
Dont stop us now were having such a good time
When we dont have the ball, dont stop us now
Fans well show you a good time, just see us with the ball
Dont stop us now (Cos were having a good time)
Dont stop us now (Yes were having a good time)
Wales dont want to stop at all
Geths a rocket ship on his way to France
On a collision course
Adams a satellite, your scrums out of control
Hook our sexy 10 is ready to offload
Like Jon and Alun Wyn hes gonna
Oh oh oh oh oh expose
Were burning through the tries, Yeah,
Well beat the French by degrees
Tobys here to say au revoir, good night
Im poaching at the speed of light
I wanna make supersonic men out of you
Dont stop us now, were forming such a good line
Not even Shaun has to bawl, dont stop us now
If we just bide our time then Ill steal us some ball
Dont stop us now (Cos Im having a good time)
Dont stop us now (Yes Im having a good time)
Wales dont want to stop at all...
(Repeat to fade after 80 minutes. Then press eject France.)
GOOD LUCK COMPILATION: I can see it in your eyes, I can see it in your smile...
Shane, the extra-special one, prepares for a semi-final boogie
cos hes having a ball
The teams success to date has
been put down in no small part to
the discipline of them starting a
choir. Here song masters reveal
why its so helpful to sing from
the same song sheet
OPPOSITE IS MY WALES
VERSION OF QUEENS
CLASSIC ANTHEM... SORRY!
Tim Rhys-Evans,
founder of award-
winning Cardiff-based
choir Only Men Aloud,
is not surprised that
the Welsh rugby
players have been
bonding during singing
sessions. He believes
that singing and rugby
are very similar.
With rugby, you get
15 different positions
with one aim to get
the ball from one side
of the pitch to
another. In a choir, you
get different sections
singing different parts
but with one aim a
good performance.
Im delighted to
hear the Welsh rugby
players have been
singing together as
well as being a great
bonding experience, it
releases endorphins
into the brain and
increases oxygen.
Tenor Wynne Evans,
famous for starring in
the Go Compare ads,
says singing in a group
is a great way to bond.
It encourages people
to listen to each other,
says the 39-year-old,
who lives in Cardiff. It
sends positive messages
to the brain and
encourages team
spirit.
Top tunes for
tomorrows game will
include the
spine-tingling Mae
Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau,
a bit of Delilah, while
the Millennium
Stadium is sure to
burst with a powerful
blast or two of Bread
of Heaven.
It may also, however,
resound with whats
become known as the
unofficial Wales Rugby
World Cup anthem.
The wittily re-written
Sloop John B as
performed by Mark
Berridge and the Sloop
Dogg choir is a You
Tube sensation.
Lyrics centre around
captain Sam and
includes several saucy
lines. Weve produced
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RHODRI MORGAN
On our chances against France tomorrow... and beyond
We wont stuff
Les Bleus but
we should win
I
was in Brussels on Monday and
took advantage of being on
French-speaking soil to buy the
French sports newspaper LEquipe to
see what they made of the prospects
for the France-Wales semi-final.
LEquipe is an institution in French
sport. There is no equivalent in Britain,
a daily newspaper devoted entirely to
sport.
What shocked me was that they
were discounting Wales chances al-
together. They just looked at the
win-loss record between France and
Wales over the past 10 years, Wales
having just the two wins in the Grand
Slams of 2005 and 2008 and that was it
really. Wales have no chance.
Essentially that is the same mistake
that Ireland made. They went on and
on about being 9-3 ahead in the last 12
meetings between the two Celtic cous-
ins and Ireland exuded confidence that
they had the measure of Wales.
That over-confidence is the only ex-
planation possible for the contradic-
tion in the Irish team selection of
picking OGara at outside-half but not
going for goal when they got penalties
inside the Welsh 22.
If youre not going to go for the three
points, Jonny Sexton should have been
at 10 for Ireland and OGara could have
come on for the last 20 minutes, if the
game was very close and a drop goal
was needed.
France will be undone if they make
the same mistake and under-estimate
just how strong and fit this new style
Welsh team is now. Mind you, we will
have to up our game another five or 10
per cent to get to the final. France just
love their Tortue, the rolling maul off
the line-out. France love their fancy
back-line moves but they adore their
hard scrummaging props and the driv-
ing maul operators even more because
that is what sets upthe fancy stuff from
the backs.
Adam Jones and Gethin Jenkins
were fantastic against the much
vaunted Irish scrum but they will have
to up it again tomorrow. We gave away
toomany penalties. We spent toomuch
time in our own 22. Our defence was
superb but we dont want to make
things difficult for ourselves.
I suppose I would have preferred to
be facing England in the semi because
they are more predictable.
France are all over the shop as a
squad. The players are in open re-
bellion against Marc Lievremont, the
coach. TheyhavebeenplayingBMinus
rugby, then they found their A game.
They suddenly found the sparkle, in-
spired by Harinordoquy.
The great Basque No.8 is not much
heavier than Mervyn Davies was, back
in the 1970s. Hes am amazing athlete,
great intheline-out andveryfast off the
back of the scrum. Is he as fast as Toby
Faletau? We will find out tomorrow.
Dimitri Yachvili was their other in-
spiration, legs like a chicken but a kick
like a mule and the heart of a lion, as
indeed you would expect from the
grandson of a soldier in the Red Army
who took part in the heroic defence of
Stalingrad in World War II.
Can Mike Phillips snuff him out? He
produced one of his very special Big
Games for Wales last Saturday and he
needs to do it again.
My prediction? We wont stuff them
but wewill beat them. Theprofessional
era in rugby has been difficult for
Wales. Wejust tookalongtimetoadapt
to the new fitness culture required to
compete. To get to the top, rugby
players havetobeprofessional athletes
now.
The most successful athletes like
Colin Jackson barely, if ever, touch
alcohol. Colin did 1,000 press-ups and
1,000 sit-ups every day without fail
before any hurdling training. Dai
Greene probably does the same.
At long last we now have a team of
supremely fit truly professional ath-
letes, who are also talented rugby
players. Wales do seemto be the fittest
team in the World Cup. That is why
they will go all the way.
Rhodri
W
elcoming the world to
Wales and so help define
Wales as a nationhas been
our ambition at the Welsh Rugby
Union for the past five years.
This weekend the eyes of the
world will be firmly fixed upon an
extraordinary squad of players, sup-
ported by a very special group of
coaches and back room staff all
intent on delivering for us all.
This class of 2011 is establishing
and affirming the values of a modern
Wales. Youth, creativity and entre-
preneurial flair is backed up by
toughness, discipline and dedica-
tion.
Their achievements on the field at
this Rugby World Cup has been
complementedbytheir behaviour off
the field, marked by charm, courtesy
and a generosity of spirit.
Everyone in Wales should be
proudof our newambassadors. They
are to a man, role models for todays
modern rugby player, professional
sports man and woman and to the
youth of our nation. When Wales
takes to the field tomorrow at Eden
Park, a world renowned temple of
rugby, many people across our coun-
try deserve to stand tall.
Village rugby clubs packed to the
brim will rightly claim their sons
down in the Land of the Long White
Cloud. School teachers from north
tosouth, east towest will recount the
early playing days of our team in
red.
Our four regions, our Premiership,
our academies and everyone in-
volved in age grade and seven-a-side
rugby should rightly share in this
special moment. TheMillenniumSta-
dium will be full to the brim on
Saturday of the best rugby fans inthe
world coming together in one great
collective community.
And the mothers, fathers, family
and friends of this great team will no
doubt struggle to hold back a tear
and clear a lump in the throat when
the strains of Mae hen wlad fyn
hadau echo around the world.
Wales is in a good place today. We
are in safe hands. Our future has
never been so exciting and the
present never so memorable. Come
on Wales!
Roger
ROGER LEWIS
WRU Group chief executive on taking Wales to the World
Be proud of our
role models and
lets all stand tall
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CASH BACK
(a cleaned up version and to the
tune of Sloop John B)
The unofficial Rugby World cup
anthem...
Sams Our Captain
WE came over from old blighty,
Warren Gatlands army and me,
Were here to take the cup all the way home,
... Six quid for a pint,
A grand for the flight,
With Sam our captain well take the cup home!
So hoist up the John B Sail,
See how the main sail sails,
Call for the captain ashore take the cup home,
Well take the cup home,
With Sam our captain,
Well take the cup home!
Martin Johnsons a bitter man,
Without Clive he has no plan,
He always bitches and moans like a true pom,
Hes losing his hair,
But we dont care,
Andy Powells a friend of mine,
He drives buggies in his spare time,
He once gave me a lift down the M4,
But he went the wrong way,
In the nick for a day,
Jamie Roberts got a clever mind,
Hell be a doctor in 2 years time,
He always gets the ball over game lines,
They cant tackle him,
So Wales will win,
Mike Phillips is a handsome guy,
Hes a model in his spare time,
He always pulls the best birds when hes on tour,
Last night he had 4!
Hes not jealous of me,
Cos hes been with Duffy!
by Mark Berridge
YOUR MESSAGES
OF GOOD LUCK
PAGES 14-15
CARWYN JONES
The First Minister of Wales
We mean business...
on and off the field
A
few weeks ago a place in
the semi-final would have
seemed like a good out-
come. I was fortunate enough to
be at our first game, against South
Africa, and that was when I began
to believe we could go a long way
in this tournament.
The teams achievement has
been magnificent. Its been a
marathon effort to get to the last
four andthewholenationis proud
of them. The rugby squad are
great ambassadors for our coun-
try on and off the field.
In these economic times the
teamis raisingthewholecountrys
spirits and they epitomise the best
of Wales hard work, determ-
ination, skill, flair and passion.
I met the squad during my visit
to New Zealand and have kept in
touch since. It would be foolish to
underestimate the French; on
their day theyre capable of beat-
ing anyone. But based on the
evidence of our own eyes, so can
we and I am absolutely confident
the boys will do themselves, and
all of us, proud.
First and foremost I ama Wales
rugby fan, but let me say
something as a First Minister. This
isnt just about sport. Its a
once-in-a-generation opportunity
for Wales on an international
stage. Its giving us attention
around the world that money just
couldnt buy.
Although its difficult to make
direct links between international
profile and investment into Wales,
its only common sense that the
more people around the world
who take note of Wales the easier
it is for us to sell ourselves in a
competitive environment. As a
result of reaching the semi-final
and of how weve played, media,
opinion formers and lovers of
sport all around the globe are
talking enthusiastically and pos-
itively about Wales. This can only
help our wider marketing efforts
and makes it easier for us to push
at open doors.
My message to the world is
clear. Wales is a small country but
can compete with the best. Our
rugby team exhibit our chief vir-
tues thorough preparation, skill
and competitiveness. Wales is a
great country to live, to study and
do business in. Come and see for
yourself the richness of our
culture and the beauty of our
environment. See for yourself the
support we offer business and
trading partners. Wales is open for
business.
Im proud of the squad and all
theyve done to show our country
at its best.
I have sent Warren Gatland and
the boys my best wishes for the
game and on this, I know that I
speak for the whole nation.
Carwyn
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Model Sophie Hall replicating the pose from American Beauty, inset, amongst Tenovus.org.uk and comeonwales.co.uk. wristbands. Picture: Richard Swingler
Welsh Beauty:
the wristband
version...
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movie, American Beauty, at the top of the
charts when it was released but weve
given it a more Celtic twist covering our
model with Come on Wales wristbands.
The success of our charity wristbands has
been overwhelming. Its fair to say the
Welsh public has covered themselves in
glory with the way theyve snapped up the
1 bands, all of the proceeds for which, go
to Welsh cancer charity Tenovus.
Here model and Miss Wales runner-up
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American Beauty starring Kevin Spacey.
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South Wales shops.
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wristband which are also worn by our
boys in New Zealand as a reminder of the
fantastic support from home by visiting
www.comeonwales.co.uk. Theyre also on
sale at all of Tenovuss Welsh stores and
will be on sale tomorrow at the Millennium
Stadium.
#samwarburtonfacts
Twitters most fun Welsh trend to
date has been has been facts
about our super captain Sam
GravProsser
The AA have gone out of
business. Sam Warburton has
beaten them to their last
thousand breakdowns.
cardiffstu
Sam is actually the best thing
since sliced bread.
CardiffBluesSC
The path of the righteous SAM
is beset on all sides by the
inequities of the selfish and...
cardiff_blues
There are 5 natural elements.
Wind. Fire. Earth. Water.
@samwarburton
cardiff_blues
Superman wears Sam
Warburton pyjamas to bed
MaximuscleUK
Great thread! RT @samfeasey:
Whats the difference between
Sam Warburton and Mike
Tindall? About 11,000 miles
CardiffBluesSC
Sam taught Yoda how to use
The Force
OspreysSC
When Sam breaks wind,
hurricanes form in the
Caribbean
GravProsser Stefan Prosser
My favourite one RT
@martincoles: When
@samwarburton whispers you
don't hear Phil Vickery
shouting...
Plus some good luck
messages posted
#comeonwales
clarabel73
Pob lwc!!! Great wishes to
everyone of u! Were all
backing u whatever the
outcome!!!! But u better win!!!
Lol
HattonDOC
The dreams of a nation are
with you. We're all proud of
what you've achieved &
excited about what you're
capable of achieving...
mandiehw
Gutted im working sat in royal
Gwent hospital...but we'll have
the tv on and will b cheering
you on with all the patients too
CH_Y_Tymbl
Good luck on Sat boys make
history & continue playing as
you have done so far with
confidence & trust in each other
Elle_G_Lewys
BELIEVE! What you believe you
CAN achieve. We're so proud
of you! You can go all the way!
Focus on the goal & act on it
Pob lwc!
dawn_baldwin31
Come on wales you can beat
the french we are all behind you
travelhouse1
Good Luck to the Welsh Rugby
Team - from all at The Travel
House #comeonwales
zoegcam
Cymru am byth! I can feel it in
my bones that we can do this!
Sam will lead us to the final!
Taffyhowells
Keep cool heads while let the
French lose theirs. We can do
this #comeonwales
Extreme_Eddie
I may be English, but I'm still
right behind you. Give France a
right good leathering! :-)
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SEPTEMBER 26, NEW PLYMOUTH: A young fan cheers on Wales in the Pool
D match between Wales and Namibia at Stadium Taranaki Getty Images
OCTOBER 6, WELLINGTON: Adam Jones, Alun Wyn Jones and Ryan Jones
during a recovery session in the sea off Wellington waterfront
PICTURE: Huw Evans Picture Agency
OCTOBER 12, AUCKLAND: Jamie Roberts enjoying quad biking on a day off
from training PICTURE: Huw Evans Picture Agency
SEPTEMBER 26, NEW PLYMOUTH: George North meets a fan asking to marry
him at the end of the game against Namibia at Stadium Taranaki
The Wales squad check their bags in the foyer of the Vale of Glamorgan
Hotel before setting off for New Zealand
PICTURE Richard Swingler
SEPTEMBER 2: Adam Jones gestures while sitting in the bus after their arrival
in Wellington, New Zealand PICTURE: Themba Hadebe
They have the whole
world in their hands...
They have the whole
world in their hands...
Supporting
our Welsh
rugby team
Some of the unseen pictures as the Rugby World Cup 2011 story continues to unfold
OCTOBER 8, WELLINGTON: Wales line up for the national anthems prior to kick-off during the quarter-final against Ireland at Wellington Regional Stadium
SEPTEMBER: Alun Wyn Jones, Tavis Knoyle and Luke Charteris during a pool
recovery session PICTURE: Huw Evans Picture Agency
OCTOBER 11: Bradley Davies in a gym session.
PICTURE: Huw Evans Picture Agency
SEPTEMBER 4: George North receives a Maori welcome at the official
welcome ceremony
Warren Gatland, pictured watching training with Rob Howley, has picked an outstanding side
What theyre
saying in the
stands (and
armchairs)
Two of our first XV of Welsh bloggers Seb Barrett and Kumari
Tilakawardane from our fans site comeonwales.co.uk deliver
their verdicts on tomorrows crunch game
Sebposts:
I BELIEVE the Irish are a
better side than the French.
This doesnt guarantee a win
for Wales tomorrow, but do I
expect one? Yes. These arent
simply the words of a cocky fan
whose side has made it to the
semi-finals, against all apparent
odds. The proof is in the pud-
ding, after all, so let us eat cake
(to blend my sayings).
In terms of personnel,
France are in many ways a
similar side to Ireland: a back-
bone of veterans, along with a
sprinkling of youth. They too
have a plethora of Heineken
Cup winners in their midst
(something the Irish made
much noise about before com-
ing unstuck against us). Grand
Slams havent been alien to
them in recent years either.
The world seems to be in
agreement that Wales are play-
ing the better rugby of the two
sides. Admittedly, this accolade
counts for nothing if we dont
beat the French tomorrow, but
in all honesty, Ive never felt
such confidence in a Welsh
side. Ask yourself if you have.
The past tells us that France
are dangerous. Only slightly
more impressive than Napo-
leons victory in the Battle of
Austerlitz in 1805 was Jean
Claude-Skrelas teams defeat of
the All Blacks in the 1999 World
Cup.
Heres hoping Saturday will
bear more resemblance to
Frances involvement in the
First Indochina War: surrender
to a marauding red army.
Something tells me Google
Translate hasnt quite gotten to
the ominous stage where it can
interpret the finer nuances of
the French language, but heres
some of the humorous musings
it regurgitated from a recent
LEquipe article entitled Welsh
Insanity: Opposed to the XV
Leek semi-finals, the Blues will
have to contain the fury of the
Welsh. Since the start of the
championships, players Warren
Gatland offer the most com-
plete game and unpredictable.
I think theyre complimenting
the XV Leek in there some-
where, because they go on to
quote Dimitri Yachvili as saying,
somewhat mysteriously: [The
Welsh] feel really confident,
even in their heads.
Thejournalist, Vincent Father-
Lahaille, details the need for Les
Bleus to escape Wales mad-
ness. Pot-kettle-black, Vin-
cent!
Then again, it might say more
Irelands Stephen Ferris is dumped by Wales Sam Warburton, left Seb posts, Wales can do the
same against the French
Using the likes of George North has been a masterstroke by Gatland, posts Kumari
Tilakawardane
about my need to learn French
and rely less on Google Trans-
late than any hypocrisy on his
part.
Now, if only we can get a
harder title than the Leek XV.
Kumariposts:
There can be no doubting that
Wales are the in-form team go-
ing into the semi-finals. Wales
have consistently played the
best rugby and arguably have
played the most exciting
games.
The young average age of
Wales squadhas clearlyworked
to their advantage.
True, it could have gone
either way.
But it ended up being a mas-
terstroke by Gatland, imple-
menting the likes of Priestland,
Faletau and North.
Its a well known clich that
size doesnt matter when play-
ing rugby.
It should be a similar logic
when applying age to the game.
Sam Warburton has all the at-
tributes necessary to be a
hugely successful captain hes
at the top of his game, widely
lauded as one of the best 7s in
the world.
Hes got a commendable at-
titude when it comes to com-
mitment tothe game rather than
alcohol; hes clearly got the loy-
altyof his players... sowhyis the
fact hes a young and inex-
perienced 23-year-old the first
thing on peoples lips when dis-
cussing him?
In essence, I wouldnt say
Warren Gatland has picked a
young team. Id say hes picked
an outstanding team who have
shownthis everystepof theway
in RWC 2011.
The quarter-final victory
against Ireland merely demon-
strated that the talented bunch
can perform under pressure.
Wales go into tomorrows
clash with the fluid French
brimming with well-earned con-
fidence.
Every one of those young-
sters has come of age.
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YOUR MESSAGES OF GOOD LUCK
Elin Davies: Pob lwc bois /
Good luck boys! Youve done
the whole country proud and
with Sam as our captain we will
bring the cup home!
David John Thomas:
Good luck on Saturday boys
its been a pleasure and a
privilege watching you play.
The whole country is proud of
you. Cymru am byth!
Matthew Davies: Your
style, commitment and manner
has the whole world rooting for
you. Youre worthy
ambassadors for the nation and
were walking around with our
chests puffed out with pride.
Kris Keep: Keep calm and
carry on. Doing us all proud
boys!
Matt: Good luck boys, youve
already made us proud now its
time for you all to make history.
Michael Bateman: Well
done so far guys! Youve
certainly made it a pleasure for
a Welshman living in England.
Good luck on Saturday!
Tony Flower: All the best
lads, you are doing Wales
proud, we are all rooting for you.
Mathew Hamer: Good
luck against France. Whatever
happens you have made the
whole nation pride.
M McMahon: An Irishman
wishing the Welsh lads every
success. I hope ye go on to the
final ..... where ye might just
produce 80 minutes of magic
to lift the Webb Ellis Cup.
Wouldnt that be something.
Irish thoughts turn to the Six
Nations ...... and revenge!
The Austin Family: Best
of luck boys! Youve done us
proud on-and-off the pitch.
Christian Paul: The whole
nation is fully behind you lads,
make history and let us and our
children start saying:
Warburton, Roberts and
Halfpenny, instead of Edwards,
Quinnell and Bennett, when we
talk about our national sport.
Believe, believe, believe!
Richard Lilly: Good luck
boys you can do it ! The
whole country is behind you.
Youre on the verge of making
history! Enjoy the match and
just continue doing what's got
you this far. We're proud of you
lads. Ymlaen Cymru!
Jacob Bayliss: Youre not
only doing the nation, but the
rest of the UK proud with your
outstanding performance.
Come on, two games left. Lets
bring the trophy back to Britain.
Jeff Hudd: Taking part in
such a good World Cup makes
you proud to be WELSH the
icing on the cake would be
lifting the cup. Go Wales.
Gareth John Davies: Do
it for yourselves, do it for
Wales, and most of all... do it
for Grav! Pob lwc i chi.
Paul Roberts: Play your
best and give 100% on
Saturday. Do that and you will
flatten them. Go on boys!
Malcolm Morgan: You
can do it boys.
Stephen Rees: I am a
teacher at Barry Boys School
and it has been my pleasure,
no my privilege, to show
highlights of the games to
pupils in my form class. You
have shown commitment to
lead from the front. I hope to
inspire my pupils to take their
opportunities, just as you are
about to. Enjoy and GOOD
LUCK.
Lee Jones: Living in Ireland
and watched you dismiss them
last week. Dont have time to
move to France... just do the
same again. Cymru am byth.
Lyn Brown: Good luck for
Saturday boys Wales is proud
of you.
Andrew Davies Good luck
for the next two games boys
and remember: Pain heals.
Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts
forever.
Alun Thorne: What you
have done so far has been
awesome. The win on Saturday
was one of the proudest days
of my life. I wish you guys all
the best for Saturday. Each one
of you is a hero already. 160
minutes from glory... BELIEVE
Natalie Hodges: Boys you
have done Wales proud and we
love you! Although I, along with
millions of other Welsh fans,
cant be in New Zealand
cheering you on, I am sure if
you listen hard enough... you
will hear us roar! ...bring home
the cup lads.
Steve Jenkins: Good luck
Wales keep playing the way
you are playing; we are the
best team in the this
tournament and are going to
win the Cup!
Simon Smith: You have lit
up this World Cup right from the
word go! You have played the
best brand of rugby in New
Zealand. On and off the field you
have been an inspiration. You
are making every Welsh person
so proud! You have all played
your part from number one to
Supporting
our Welsh
rugby team
30. This is the best Welsh team
we have had over the last 30
years. Go out there on Sat and
just give it your best shot. All of
Wales are behind you.
Mollie McVeigh: Its a
pleasure waking up for these
early morning matches and
watching the Welsh boys play
so well. Not only is the country
buzzing over the boys but the
whole rugby world. Wales,
without a doubt, are the
stand-out side in the
tournament, lets just hope they
can carry on and go all the
way! The way the players carry
themselves on and off the pitch
is a credit to Wales! The whole
nation is behind you boys,
youre doing us so so proud!
Stephen Clements: You
have already done the country
of Wales proud. Now go and
make the whole of UK proud!
Martyn Smith: This
Englishman thanks you all for
reminding us how rugby should
be played and how rugby
players should compose
themselves. Now bring the cup
home!
Grant: Looking forward to
seeing Jamie running over the
top of Parra all day long!
Cmon Wales, bring it home!
Sin Jones: Dewch mlan
bois! Mar amser Ni gyd yn
credu yndoch chi Credwch
yn eich Hunain! Come on boys
nows the time, we all believe
in you, believe in yourselves! I
think it will be the Aussies in
the final (though I would prefer
you to beat the All Blacks) and
we all know you can beat them
either of them!
Paul Roberts: I would like
to wish the Wales team all the
very best for the semi-final on
Saturday against France. Come
on boys you can beat them
and go into the final. Good luck
boys all the very best.
Gareth Collins: Go out
enjoy and express yourselves for
the last two games. Well love
you whatever happens! Youve
all done yourselves, and Wales,
proud in every way throughout
the tournament and have lifted
the spirits of our nation to new
heights we are all so proud of
you all. Good luck!
Steve Michell: You are
doing a fantastic job for the
nation, boys! Well done for the
great performances so far and,
believe me, all of Wales will be
behind you on Saturday!
Kim Nicholas You can win
the cup and bring it home to
Wales. When you are on form
you are unstoppable just like in
2003 and 2007 Grand Slams.
Have the belief and keep going!
I predicted youd win the Grand
Slams and predicted youd do
it this time too so I am not
surprised youve done so well
so far. Stick together and just
win it! When the Welsh rugby
team do well the whole of
Wales feels good. Give Wales
the feel good factor!! Just win
it! You deserve it and its the
best chance youve had. Good
luck were all rooting for you
and are so proud.
Kerry Davies: Well done
boys! You are a superb
example to rugby players
everywhere. We know you can
go all the way, but win or lose
you make us proud to be
Welsh.
Dominic Rogers: Hey
guys! I aint been following you
much since I moved to Canada
four years ago, but Ive been
looking recently and youre
doing great. I really hope you
guys make it past France and
into the finals. Even if you
dont, Wales is the best rugby
team ever!
Debbie Owen: Good luck
boys the whole of Wales is
with you. As always, you are
making us so very proud to be
Welsh. Whatever the score on
Sat the whole touring party has
been fantastic you are our
heroes. Cmon Wales.
Steve Breeze: Like George
Im a Gog but you boys have
united the nation. No fear boys,
you can do this. Ireland were
the biggest hurdle, rack the
points up against France and
they will go to pieces. Never
felt so proud.
David Holmes: Thanks for
a FANTASTIC World Cup. Good
luck for the France game. Keep
doing what you are doing its
brilliant. Hopefully see you in
Auckland for the final.
Michael Moore: I want to
tell a story of a group of lads
who made remarkable history
by lifting their whole country. A
country of rolling hills, slender
valleys, distinctive coastlines
and a people so passionate
about their rugby that their
tears form emerald lakes that
shimmer incandescently. One
could argue that these lads are
the finest group of rugby
players to play for their
country. They train like the
hunting panther, they are alert
as the scorpion, they form
cohesion like the dolphins,
they move like the cheetah,
they defend their territory like
the mountain wolf, their vision
is like the eagle, they are as
cunning as the fox and they
fight like the lion. They
achieved great success due to
their prowess, but they know
there is much more to come.
They know that the ultimate
goal is at hand, a prize that
would change their lives
forever and bring lasting joy to
a proud nation. The key would
be an element of calm, an
element of survival and an
element of hope. Their proud
nation thinks this is a reality
and is behind them 100%.
Best of luck as you thoroughly
deserve it!
Tony Coward: Well done
boys you have made us very
proud Welshmen living in Aus.
Two more games and we will
be world champions. CYMRU
AM BYTH.
Whistleblow3r: Winners
want the ball when the game
is on the line Jimmy
McGinty, the Replacements.
Its not the mountain we
conquer but ourselves Sir
Edmund Hillary, Collegiate
School Motto in Otara
Auckland. Winning means
youre willing to go longer,
work harder and give more
than anyone else Vince
Lombardi.
Champions arent made in the
gyms. Champions are made
from something they have
deep inside them a desire, a
dream, a vision Mohammed
Ali. When you are going
through hell, just keep going
Winston Churchill. Tactics,
discipline, astuteness, mental
toughness, accuracy and
bottle having the balls to
play Shaun Edwards.
BELIEVE
Craig Morgan: During a
time in Wales when tragedy
and depression has not just
effected the Swansea valley
but the whole nation, you have
brought us hope and put a
smile back on the nations face.
Kids playing rugby in the street
not calling themselves Barry or
JPR but Jamie, Shane and
Sam. Good luck boys the
whole nation is behind you.
Nigel Clatworthy and
family: We live in New
Zealand and to see the guys
running out and winning
against the biggest opposition
gives us the greatest thrill. Go
boys, we know you can go all
the way.
Carl A Thorrington: Fear
nothing, yield nothing, take
everything.
Gill James: To the whole of
the Welsh team and
management driving to work
this morning (Wednesday) and
Chris Evans (Radio Two) has
three days of being Welsh
before the match on Saturday.
He is playing Tom Jones songs
up until Friday and inviting
anybody that he spoke to, prior
to the World Cup starting, who
gave Wales no chance (Will
Carling) to come back on the
show. Come on boys, the mood
back home is fantastic. Please,
please dont let us down. Just
play like you have played in all
of your pool matches and you
will do it. Good luck to you all
for the final.
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NEATH Port Talbot College
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James Hook, Aled Brew,
Craig Mitchell and Tavis Knoyle,
who all studied BTEC National
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Geraint Jones, director of
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James Hook is one of five ex-NPTC students at the World Cup
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