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That IS a lovely photo of Leigh, Fly! <3

ITALY'S PRESIDENT IS BEING INTRODUCED TO THE PLAYERS.

HE'S NOW SHAKING HANDS WITH THE WALES BOYS

Our Cyprus Studio may not be able to join us today ...

... Pat has got visitors arriving.

Hoping that they had a safe flight <3

Hiya Jem ;-)

The men are out!

Wales led by the new Captain

ALUN-WYN JONES <3

It's Our Fly Mascot :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D <3

LOOKING VERY GOOD AS LEIGH HALFPENNY :-D :-D :-D :-D

Come on Wales ;-)

That concludes today's Welsh-Themed Pre-Match Entertainment Special :-D

Radio Jem's Live transmission is closing for the next 15 minutes... but the airwaves will be left open for posting!

OFF TO PUT ON MY LEIGH HALFPENNY<3 T-SHIRT

BACK SHORTLY ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

ITALY v WALES <3

THE TEAMS

ITALY
Backs:
15. Edoardo Padovani; 14. Giulio Bisegni, 13.Tommaso Benvenuti, 12.Luke McLean,
11. Giovanbattista Venditti, 10. Carlo Canna, 9. Edoardo Gori;

Forwards:
1. Andrea Lovotti, 2. Ornel Gega, 3. Lorenzo Cittadini, 4. Marco Fuser, 5. George Biagi,
6. Abraham Steyn, 7. Maxime Mata Mbanda, 8. Sergio Parisse (Capt).

Replacements:
16. Leonardo Ghiraldini, 17. Sami Panico,18. Pietro Ceccarelli, 19. Joshua Furno,
20. Francesco Minto, 21. Giorgio Bronzini, 22. Tommaso Allan, 23. Michele Campagnaro.


DYMA'R BECHGYN CYMRU!

WALES <3

Backs:
15. Leigh Halfpenny
14. George North
13. Jonathan Davies
12. Scott Williams
11. Liam Williams
10. Dan Biggar
9. Rhys Webb

Forwards:
1. Nicky Smith
2. Ken Owens
3. Samson Lee
4. Jake Ball
5. Alun Wyn Jones (CAPTAIN)
6. Sam Warburton
7. Justin Tipuric
8. Ross Moriarty

Replacements:
16. Scott Baldwin
17. Rob Evans
18. Tomas Francis
19. Cory Hill
20. James King
21. Gareth Davies
22. Sam Davies
23. Jamie Roberts



ITALY v WALES <3 ..... Kick Off 2.00pm UK Time ...... Live On ITV 1; S4C

Join Jem & The Gang to Cheer On The Team :-D :-D :-D

Ready for the Sing-A-Long ....

THE WELSH NATIONAL ANTHEM LYRICS

MAE HEN WLAD FY NHADAU (Match Version)

Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi,
Gwlad beirdd a chantorion, enwogion o fri;
Ei gwrol ryfelwyr, gwladgarwyr tra mad,
Dros ryddid collasant eu gwaed

Gwlad, gwlad,
pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.

Gwlad, gwlad,
pleidiol wyf i'm gwlad.
Tra môr yn fur i'r bur hoff bau,
O bydded i'r hen iaith barhau.


LITERAL TRANSLATION:
The old land of my fathers is dear to me. Land of bards (poets) and singers, famous men of renown; Her brave warriors, patriots, For freedom shed their blood.

Chorus: Country, Country, (HOMELAND conveys the sentiment more accurately) I am true to my country. While the sea is a wall to the pure, most loved land,
O may the old language endure.

TODAY'S ANTHEMS

ITALY:
Il Canto degli Italiani
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3RToBymttA

WALES:
Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XiSpdeVbbw

Time for one more song!

It's the "Girl from Tiger Bay"
GET THE PARTY STARTED ........... SHIRLEY BASSEY

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

ITALY v WALES .... WHAT'S ON THE MENU?

SPAG BOL?
Here's a recipe for an easy to make great Spaghetti Bolognaise
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/easy_spaghetti_bolognese_93639

or..
TRADITIONAL WELSH CAWL?

CAWL
Serves 4
NB: This dish is best made the day before serving.

Ingredients
• 1kg/2lb 3oz neck of lamb (on the bone), preferably Welsh, cut into serving pieces
• 2 litres/3 pints 10½fl oz lamb stock
• 225g/8oz potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz onions, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz leeks, trimmed and sliced into 1cm/½in slices
• 225g/8oz carrots, peeled and chopped
• 225g/8oz swede, peeled and chopped

Preparation method
1. Place the lamb into a large pan and pour over the stock. Bring the liquid to the boil, then reduce the heat until it is simmering and continue to simmer for one hour.
2. Add the chopped vegetables and continue to cook for a further hour. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside to cool overnight.
3. When you are ready to serve the stew, return the mixture to the boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes, or until completely heated through.
4. To serve, divide the cawl equally among four to six serving plates. Serve with crusty bread and Welsh cheese.

Overnight preparation time
10 to 30 mins cooking time

Well I'm blubbing again!! :-D

and I missed the 1 hour warning

55 MINUTES TO GO


ITALY v WALES <3 ..... Kick Off 2pm TODAY

Live On ITV & Radio Jem ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D

Join Jem & the Gang here on this thread ... All Welcome :-) :-) :-)

Who remembers the two brother's from North Wales on BGT and their wonderful Nain?

THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM .... RICHARD & ADAM

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

Got to have this today....

.... Cos it makes my laugh .... and it has my "Cousin" Cerys singing it!


SO, VERY TONGUE IN CHEEK .... HERE'S CATATONIA with

INTERNATIONAL VELVET (Everyday when I wake up, I thank the Lord I'm Welsh);-) :-D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwyR-ir9XX4

Great Welsh Scenery :-) <3

WELL YOU DON'T DO ANYTHING BY HALVES OUR BLOD ;-) :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D <3 <3 <3

WELL I'M BLUBBING NOW :-( :-( :-( :-( :-D

One complaint .... I wish they wouldn't omit verse 2!
... cos it explains the story :-( :-(

Waving two pair of red knickers this afternoon :-D :-D :-D

We can't have Wales' opening game of this great championship without this song ...

OF COURSE IT'S WALES' MOST BEAUTIFUL AND MOST FAMOUS LOVE SONG!.....

MYFANWY
Paham mae dicter, O Myfanwy,
Yn llenwi'th lygaid duon di?
A'th ruddiau tirion, O Myfanwy,
Heb wrido wrth fy ngweled i?
Pa le mae'r wên oedd ar dy wefus
Fu'n cynnau 'nghariad ffyddlon ffôl?
Pa le mae sain dy eiriau melys,
Fu'n denu'n nghalon ar dy ôl?

Pa beth a wneuthum, O Myfanwy
I haeddu gwg dy ddwyrudd hardd?
Ai chwarae oeddit, O Myfanwy
 thanau euraidd serch dy fardd?
Wyt eiddo im drwy gywir amod
Ai gormod cadw'th air i mi?
Ni cheisiaf fyth mo'th law, Myfanwy,
Heb gael dy galon gyda hi.

Myfanwy boed yr holl o'th fywyd
Dan heulwen ddisglair canol dydd.
A boed i rosyn gwridog iechyd
I ddawnsio ganmlwydd ar dy rudd.
Anghofia'r oll o'th addewidion
A wnest i rywun, 'ngeneth ddel,
A dyro'th law, Myfanwy dirion
I ddim ond dweud y gair "Ffarwél".


MYFANWY .... BRYN TIERFEL & MALE VOICE CHOIR

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2f382uMJvA


ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF MYFANWY

Why is it anger, O Myfanwy,
That fills your eyes so dark and clear?
Your gentle cheeks, O sweet Myfanwy,
Why blush they not when I draw near?
Where is the smile that once most tender
Kindled my love so fond, so true?
Where is the sound of your sweet words,
That drew my heart to follow you?

What have I done, O my Myfanwy,
To earn your frown? What is my blame?
Was it just play, my sweet Myfanwy,
To set your poet's love aflame?
You truly once to me were promised,
Is it too much to keep your part?
I wish no more your hand, Myfanwy,
If I no longer have your heart.

Myfanwy, may you spend your lifetime
Beneath the midday sunshine's glow,
And on your cheeks O may the roses
Dance for a hundred years or so.
Forget now all the words of promise
You made to one who loved you well,
Give me your hand, my sweet Myfanwy,
But one last time, to say "farewell".