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0:00:22 > 0:00:25- Welcome to - the Corwen Shears Championships...
0:00:26 > 0:00:29- ..the final leg of the Welsh - Shearing Association's Triple Crown.
0:00:30 > 0:00:34- It all started a week ago - in Lampeter, then the Royal Welsh...
0:00:34 > 0:00:37- ..and now the climax - at Rhug Farm in Corwen.
0:00:37 > 0:00:41- We're in for a treat - and it promises to be hot. Very hot.
0:00:46 > 0:00:49- The world's best - are among the 300 competitors.
0:00:50 > 0:00:53- 1,800 lambs, - all ready for a little trim.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57- There'll be international prelims - and individual events.
0:00:58 > 0:01:00- Bryn Fon's here too - - to sing, not to shear!
0:01:01 > 0:01:05- I'm breaking into a sweat, - so over to you, Ifan Jones Evans...
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- ..in the commentary box.
0:01:07 > 0:01:12- The Welsh shearing triathlon started - seven days ago in Lampeter...
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- ..with the first Test - between the Welsh and the Kiwis.
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- Then it was on to Llanelwedd, - where Aeron Pughe caught the action.
0:01:22 > 0:01:26- It was crazy, Ifan. I lost my voice - and breath just watching them!
0:01:26 > 0:01:29- Today in Corwen - are the Welsh Championships.
0:01:29 > 0:01:33- The last two international Tests - and the Open Championship.
0:01:33 > 0:01:35- We're in for a big night.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- I'm joined by the chairman - of Corwen Shears, Arwyn Jones.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44- It's hot in this shed.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- It'll be even hotter later - with all the sheep in here.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- This is the pinnacle - of shearing in Wales.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54- It's an important week - for the lads.
0:01:54 > 0:01:57- They set their hearts - on winning in the three shows.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- Are we as good at shearing - as we've ever been in Wales?
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- We are, though Wales - has never produced a world champion.
0:02:05 > 0:02:08- Scotland has two - but we've never had one...
0:02:09 > 0:02:14- ..yet New Zealanders say the Welsh - are the world's best competitors.
0:02:14 > 0:02:18- Perhaps this is the year - we produce a world champion.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23- Shearers are marked on three - different aspects. First is speed.
0:02:23 > 0:02:27- Yes, they all want to finish first - and they lose a point...
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- ..for every 20 seconds they shear.
0:02:29 > 0:02:31- ..for every 20 seconds they shear.- - The judges monitor...
0:02:31 > 0:02:32- ..the shearers' technique.
0:02:32 > 0:02:35- ..the shearers' technique.- - They must keep the comb flat...
0:02:36 > 0:02:40- ..without marking the fleece - or they'll be penalized.
0:02:40 > 0:02:44- The judges will then go backstage - to inspect the standard.
0:02:44 > 0:02:49- It's imperative there are no cuts - on the sheep and no leftover wool.
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- The competitor - with the lowest score wins.
0:02:53 > 0:02:57- The first competition - is to find Wales' best shearer.
0:02:57 > 0:03:01- Last year's winner was local lad - Ian Jones from Hundred House.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- It was very emotional. - I've been trying for a while.
0:03:06 > 0:03:09- I finally got there. - It was hard work but we got there.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- The Championship of Wales, Corwen...
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- ..and Ian Jones - is in the first semi-final.
0:03:15 > 0:03:19- This is Ian Jones. A simple - technique around the tail.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- He's almost finished this one, - cue the next lamb.
0:03:22 > 0:03:26- Matthew Evans is in the lead. - He's flying, Ifan.
0:03:26 > 0:03:30- He's going like the clappers. - Ian Jones must change gear.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33- He must - retain the standard backstage.
0:03:33 > 0:03:37- I'm sure Ian will. They're - neatly shorn. A few are gleaming.
0:03:38 > 0:03:42- Matthew Evans is leading so far - and he's first to finish.
0:03:42 > 0:03:47- He beats the rest but will Ian's - standard beat Matthew Evans' speed?
0:03:47 > 0:03:49- We'll find out soon.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53- No, no-one can keep up - with Matthew Evans.
0:03:54 > 0:03:56- He finished at a gallop.
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- Poor Ian's penalized - for his technique and standard.
0:04:00 > 0:04:05- The big news is that - he's not through to the final.
0:04:05 > 0:04:10- In the second semi-final round, new - star Gwion Evans from Llansannan...
0:04:10 > 0:04:14- ..and Wales' best shearer, - Gareth Daniel, Penegoes.
0:04:14 > 0:04:17- Both have secured their place.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22- Local boy Richard Jones - has reached the final.
0:04:23 > 0:04:27- Last year, he was Welsh Champion, - though he came second in Corwen.
0:04:27 > 0:04:31- This noisy crowd - hopes he'll go one better this year.
0:04:35 > 0:04:38- I come from Glyndyfrdwy - near Llangollen.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- We live on a farm.
0:04:41 > 0:04:44- I started shearing with Dad, - I did one or two...
0:04:45 > 0:04:47- ..and I've never looked back, - I enjoy it.
0:04:48 > 0:04:52- I went to Te Kuiti, New Zealand, and - I've been back there seven times.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55- You learn a lot in New Zealand.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57- You shear all day, - there are more sheep.
0:04:58 > 0:05:01- We're paid per sheep, - so the more we shear...
0:05:02 > 0:05:04- ..the more money we make.
0:05:04 > 0:05:09- I get up at five in the morning - and shear 300-400 in a day.
0:05:10 > 0:05:13- Between the three of us, - we shear 1,000 every day.
0:05:15 > 0:05:19- I started competing - when I was 16, 17.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- The pen man helps a great deal.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- Alun's been my pen man - for a number of years.
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Shearing together every day helps.
0:05:30 > 0:05:34- Yes, we understand each other. - He tells me to hurry.
0:05:34 > 0:05:36- He gives me a good lamb to catch up.
0:05:36 > 0:05:41- Sometimes, the smallest, thinnest - sheep isn't always the worst.
0:05:41 > 0:05:46- Sometimes you get a big lamb that's - hard to handle and they struggle.
0:05:48 > 0:05:50- I've enjoyed success recently.
0:05:50 > 0:05:53- I've been Welsh Champion twice.
0:05:54 > 0:05:58- I've been lucky enough to compete - against New Zealand several times.
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- Not everyone gets the chance - to represent their country.
0:06:03 > 0:06:05- Sometimes I do well, - sometimes I don't.
0:06:06 > 0:06:08- I get nervous in the pen.
0:06:08 > 0:06:10- When you reach the stage...
0:06:10 > 0:06:15- ..and hear people singing the - national anthem, they help a lot.
0:06:15 > 0:06:19- I hope I do well on Saturday. - We'll see how it goes.
0:06:25 > 0:06:31- Richard is in the final, but there - are five class acts against him...
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- ..including a shearer - who's on fire this week.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37- Everyone wants to win - the Championship of Wales.
0:06:37 > 0:06:40- The adrenalin's pumping flat out.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- And the adrenalin will be pumping - through Richard's veins...
0:06:45 > 0:06:46- ..in stall number six.
0:06:47 > 0:06:49- Who's his biggest threat, Aeron?
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- They're all shearers - of the highest standard.
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- Each one is keen. This is - Gareth Daniel, a neighbour of mine.
0:06:57 > 0:07:01- He's a former champion. Gwion Evans - has had a remarkable season.
0:07:02 > 0:07:07- The pen men are picking - and choosing. Look at Matthew go.
0:07:07 > 0:07:11- We saw Matthew excel in Llanelwedd. - He's going to win.
0:07:11 > 0:07:15- Richard Jones is trailing. - He's fifth at the moment.
0:07:15 > 0:07:19- They must remember - the standard backstage too.
0:07:19 > 0:07:21- They all seem to be doing well.
0:07:21 > 0:07:26- They all want to finish first. They - must retain the standard throughout.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- Richard Jones - is shearing very neatly.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- It's kicking. He's going - to lose time there, Aeron.
0:07:34 > 0:07:38- Yes, speed is very important - but I'm sure he'll keep his head.
0:07:38 > 0:07:43- As you'd expect in a final, the - standard backstage is exceptional.
0:07:43 > 0:07:47- We saw one of Gwion's sheep there. - Richard's going for it.
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- He's also demonstrating - a high standard backstage.
0:07:52 > 0:07:53- A few of Matthew's sheep have cuts.
0:07:53 > 0:07:55- A few of Matthew's sheep have cuts.- - He won't be happy about that.
0:07:56 > 0:08:00- His speed may carry him through. - There are so many technicalities.
0:08:01 > 0:08:05- Getting the balance is the biggest - job. Richard Jones is trailing.
0:08:05 > 0:08:06- No-one's cleaner backstage.
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- No-one's cleaner backstage.- - Richard's going to finish.
0:08:08 > 0:08:11- Matthew Evans finishes first.
0:08:11 > 0:08:15- Goodness me, - he's had a wonderful day...
0:08:15 > 0:08:16- ..here in Corwen.
0:08:16 > 0:08:18- ..here in Corwen.- - Gwion Evans has finished too.
0:08:18 > 0:08:22- But I wonder if he's - kept the standard? It'll be close.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- The waiting is nearly over.
0:08:27 > 0:08:31- Matthew and Gwion were first - to finish. Technique seems fine.
0:08:31 > 0:08:36- However, there are a few cuts on - Matthew's sheep. It could cost him.
0:08:36 > 0:08:40- Both Gareth Daniel's - and Gwion Evans' sheep look good.
0:08:40 > 0:08:43- It's going to be close.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- The winner of the Championship - of Wales here in Corwen...
0:08:48 > 0:08:50- ..is Gwion Evans.
0:08:53 > 0:08:57- Victory for Gwion Evans - and here's why.
0:08:57 > 0:09:01- He came second in terms of - speed, technique and standard.
0:09:01 > 0:09:08- But consistency throughout means - he's the Welsh Champion in Corwen.
0:09:08 > 0:09:12- Gwion Lloyd Evans, - you're grinning like a Cheshire cat.
0:09:12 > 0:09:14- How does it feel - to win the championship?
0:09:15 > 0:09:18- It's a real privilege.
0:09:18 > 0:09:21- The atmosphere's unbelievable.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- It's a local show for me, really.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- Many congratulations.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- After the break, - the Open Championship...
0:09:34 > 0:09:37- ..and International Tests.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- Wales versus France and the world's - best shearers, New Zealand.
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0:09:56 > 0:10:00- Welcome back to Corwen Shears, - the final heat of the Triple Crown.
0:10:00 > 0:10:03- Still to come - is the Open Championship...
0:10:04 > 0:10:08- ..but first, Wales' best shearers - face the International Tests.
0:10:08 > 0:10:11- France were the first opponents - in Lampeter.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- Wales won, - thanks to Gwion Evans and Ian Jones.
0:10:15 > 0:10:19- Next came Llanelwedd - the pair - showed off at the Royal Welsh Show.
0:10:20 > 0:10:22- The series was in the bag, - and then came Corwen...
0:10:23 > 0:10:27- ..and a chance for Matthew Evans - and Alun Lloyd Jones to shine.
0:10:27 > 0:10:30- Here we go, Wales v France.
0:10:30 > 0:10:34- Matthew Evans and Alun Lloyd Jones - represent Wales...
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- ..against the French - - this'll be quite a test.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41- It's always a privilege - to represent your county.
0:10:41 > 0:10:45- Matthew and Alun are - making their mark on the big stage.
0:10:46 > 0:10:50- Both are having - an unforgettable experience here.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- I think the Welsh - are leading so far.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- This is Alun Lloyd Jones.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58- He's almost finished.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- One of the stars of the future.
0:11:01 > 0:11:03- One of the stars of the future.- - Yes, he's full of potential.
0:11:03 > 0:11:05- Matthew Evans finishes first.
0:11:05 > 0:11:08- Matthew Evans finishes first.- - They've sheared remarkably well.
0:11:08 > 0:11:10- Where's Alun up to, I wonder?
0:11:10 > 0:11:14- It's very close. He's finished - and switched off the blade.
0:11:14 > 0:11:18- The Frenchman gives a thumbs up - and everyone seems happy.
0:11:18 > 0:11:21- Winners of the Test, Wales!
0:11:26 > 0:11:30- Wales overpower France, but next - comes the ultimate challenge.
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- Like in rugby, the team to beat - are the All Blacks of New Zealand.
0:11:36 > 0:11:39- New Zealand, - the other side of the world...
0:11:39 > 0:11:42- ..but the other side of the road...
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- ..when it comes to shearing sheep.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49- The Wales-New Zealand Test - started in the early '90s.
0:11:49 > 0:11:53- At that stage, New Zealand - was in a league of its own.
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- It's good to come here - and compete against them.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- You see how farmers farm - and how people live.
0:12:00 > 0:12:02- It's an honour to come - as a New Zealand member.
0:12:02 > 0:12:06- It's great to come over here - and compete against them.
0:12:06 > 0:12:08- Good, friendly rivalry.
0:12:08 > 0:12:11- The was nothing friendly - about Lampeter!
0:12:12 > 0:12:15- Gwion Evans and Richard Jones - trounced the Kiwis.
0:12:15 > 0:12:18- Welsh boys come to New Zealand - and shear all the time.
0:12:18 > 0:12:21- They get better and better.
0:12:21 > 0:12:26- The pure level of young guys coming - into Welsh shearing is amazing.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- They're the strongest out of the UK.
0:12:28 > 0:12:29- They're the strongest out of the UK.- - The Welsh boys show...
0:12:30 > 0:12:33- ..how much they've improved - by winning the first Test.
0:12:33 > 0:12:35- It felt good.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- I felt relief afterwards. - We got one up on them!
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- On to the Royal Welsh - with Leigh Halfpenny watching.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- Can Wales' shearers do what - the rugby boys have failed to do?
0:12:48 > 0:12:50- Is being at home an advantage?
0:12:50 > 0:12:54- The sheep are different to - New Zealand. Home advantage is huge.
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- Their sheep have wool - covering their heads and legs.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- They come here and - we like to give them a going over!
0:13:03 > 0:13:06- Winners of the Test, Wales!
0:13:06 > 0:13:10- It's always hard to compete - against the Welsh on their lambs.
0:13:11 > 0:13:14- They've shown - what a great side they are.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- What would Gatland say?
0:13:16 > 0:13:22- Could we rub the Kiwis' noses in - the mud and win the lot in Corwen?
0:13:23 > 0:13:28- It'd be nice to have a three-nil - whitewash but we'll see how it goes.
0:13:28 > 0:13:30- We'll try our best.
0:13:33 > 0:13:35- Wales 2, New Zealand 0.
0:13:35 > 0:13:39- The big question is, - can we win every Test...
0:13:39 > 0:13:42- ..and win the Grand Slam - for the very first time?
0:13:46 > 0:13:48- The final Test.
0:13:48 > 0:13:52- The Kiwis - have never lost the series.
0:13:54 > 0:13:57- Three chances - is an old favourite for us Welsh.
0:13:58 > 0:14:02- # Gwlad, gwlad! #
0:14:05 > 0:14:07- Shears, go!
0:14:07 > 0:14:11- Wales v New Zealand. This time, - the pressure's on New Zealand.
0:14:12 > 0:14:14- They're trailing by 2-0.
0:14:14 > 0:14:17- These competitors - are the creme de la creme.
0:14:17 > 0:14:21- Yes, Ian Jones and Gwion Evans - are Welsh Champions...
0:14:21 > 0:14:25- ..versus World Champion Rowland - Smith and Johnny Kirkpatrick...
0:14:25 > 0:14:27- ..New Zealand Champion.
0:14:27 > 0:14:29- ..New Zealand Champion.- - They shear 100,000 sheep in a year.
0:14:30 > 0:14:36- Sheep must be sheared for the sake - of their health and wellbeing.
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- And who better to shear them! - Rowland Smith is on fire.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- He's sweating profusely. There - was a kick there for Ian Jones.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49- He's trailing slightly. - He's not getting the best sheep.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- But he's looking good - in terms of the standard.
0:14:52 > 0:14:56- Ian retains the standard. - That sheep is gleaming.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- Those were Rowland's sheep. - How do Johnny's sheep look?
0:14:59 > 0:15:04- They look fine to me from afar. - Gwion Evans leads in terms of speed.
0:15:04 > 0:15:10- That might be a tactic. Gwion leads - and Ian retains the standard.
0:15:10 > 0:15:12- Who knows? Gwion's going for it.
0:15:12 > 0:15:15- He's in the lead - and will finish first...
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- ..as we watch the Kiwis - fighting back.
0:15:19 > 0:15:20- They must do something here now.
0:15:20 > 0:15:23- They must do something here now.- - The crowd is egging the Welsh on.
0:15:23 > 0:15:26- Gwion Evans from Llansannan - is first to finish.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- The Welsh excel in terms of speed.
0:15:29 > 0:15:33- Incredible. And there's - John Kirkpatrick finishing.
0:15:33 > 0:15:36- Rowland is next to finish.
0:15:36 > 0:15:39- Once Ian Jones - has shorn around the tail...
0:15:40 > 0:15:43- ..he'll also pull the cord - to finish.
0:15:43 > 0:15:47- Ian Jones is the last to finish - but he may still come first.
0:15:47 > 0:15:52- Gwion was first over the line, - but is his shearing up to scratch?
0:15:52 > 0:15:56- World Champion Rowland's sheep - were as pretty as a picture.
0:15:56 > 0:15:59- John's weren't bad either.
0:16:01 > 0:16:03- Winners of the Test...
0:16:03 > 0:16:06- ..New Zealand.
0:16:10 > 0:16:15- The Kiwis avoid the whitewash - on account of their consistency.
0:16:15 > 0:16:18- Gwion wins the race - but loses marks on standard.
0:16:18 > 0:16:21- The Kiwis' technique was better...
0:16:21 > 0:16:25- ..and Rowland's standard - proves why he's World Champion.
0:16:25 > 0:16:29- Rowland Smith, John Kirkpatrick, - you did it.
0:16:29 > 0:16:30- You had to do it tonight.
0:16:30 > 0:16:32- You had to do it tonight.- - It was good to have a win.
0:16:33 > 0:16:37- The Welsh team really gave it to us. - It was good to come out on top.
0:16:37 > 0:16:40- Second for the Welsh in Corwen.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- But Wales won the series.
0:16:43 > 0:16:45- To win a series - against New Zealand...
0:16:45 > 0:16:47- ..is one of - the proudest days of my life.
0:16:48 > 0:16:51- The hard work that's gone into - that win is tremendous.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- One competition remains...
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- ..and the most important - of them all, the Open Championship.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- Only one Welshman has ever won - - Gareth Daniel of Penegoes.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- He'd like to win it again tonight.
0:17:18 > 0:17:21- I started shearing - when I was about 20.
0:17:21 > 0:17:23- I sheared sheep at home.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- ..I caught the bug - and I haven't stopped since.
0:17:29 > 0:17:31- I learnt the most in New Zealand.
0:17:31 > 0:17:34- Shearing was the reason - I went travelling there.
0:17:35 > 0:17:37- I was there four or five months - the first year...
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- ..and then an average - of three months during other years.
0:17:44 > 0:17:46- I only shear in summer - in this country.
0:17:47 > 0:17:52- Usually I arrive at work around - 6.30am and start working at 7.00am.
0:17:53 > 0:17:54- I shear more than 300 a day.
0:17:58 > 0:18:00- There's a circuit of all the shows.
0:18:00 > 0:18:03- The atmosphere is unique.
0:18:03 > 0:18:07- Until you're on stage you've no idea - what it's like. It's so noisy.
0:18:10 > 0:18:13- We're all friends - and we share things...
0:18:13 > 0:18:16- ..but once you're on stage - as an individual...
0:18:16 > 0:18:18- ..you do the best you can.
0:18:19 > 0:18:21- Winning is always a bonus.
0:18:21 > 0:18:25- It doesn't always happen - but I won the Corwen Open once.
0:18:26 > 0:18:28- I was the first Welshman to win.
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- I was also the first Welshman - to win the Open at the Royal Welsh.
0:18:32 > 0:18:37- It's nice when that happens, - so hopefully I can do it again.
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- We'll see on the day.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- Gareth came fourth in Lampeter...
0:18:45 > 0:18:48- ..behind the small Kiwi, - John Kirkpatrick.
0:18:48 > 0:18:52- Gareth came second at the - Royal Welsh behind Rowland Smith.
0:18:53 > 0:18:57- I've been coming a long time. - It's great to finally get a win.
0:18:58 > 0:19:00- Three chances for Gareth?
0:19:01 > 0:19:04- The biggest question - is can any Welshman...
0:19:04 > 0:19:09- ..stop the Kiwis from winning - all of Wales' Open Championships?
0:19:13 > 0:19:15- With me is the familiar voice...
0:19:16 > 0:19:18- ..of shearing commentator - Huw Condron.
0:19:19 > 0:19:20- My voice is starting to go now.
0:19:20 > 0:19:22- My voice is starting to go now.- - I'm not surprised.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- There's something about Corwen, - isn't there?
0:19:25 > 0:19:30- It's always been special. They come - to Corwen just for the shearing.
0:19:30 > 0:19:33- It's well received by the crowds.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- The Open Championship - is about to start.
0:19:37 > 0:19:39- Will Gareth Daniel do it?
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- He has the same chance - as the others. He's passionate.
0:19:43 > 0:19:46- He's up against two Kiwis - and Matthew Evans.
0:19:46 > 0:19:49- Ian Jones too. They're all here.
0:19:49 > 0:19:53- The battle has raised - the standard of shearing in Wales.
0:19:53 > 0:19:56- They're up against - the best in the world.
0:19:56 > 0:19:59- The competition's about to start.
0:20:02 > 0:20:07- The climax of the Welsh Shearing - Association's seven-day shearfest.
0:20:07 > 0:20:10- Two Kiwis...
0:20:10 > 0:20:15- ..four Welshmen, but only one - will be crowned champion in Corwen.
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- Gareth Daniel and - the other three have their lambs.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- Gwion Evans' has turned a little. - He shears his neck.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- He's out in the lead, - along with Matthew Evans.
0:20:29 > 0:20:31- He's almost finished his first.
0:20:32 > 0:20:36- These boys have been shearing - all day but are still going for it.
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- They're giving 100%. - How will they hold up?
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- Easily. - They've been shearing for years.
0:20:43 > 0:20:47- They've been building up to this - night. The adrenalin's pumping.
0:20:47 > 0:20:49- They're certainly athletes.
0:20:49 > 0:20:52- Gareth Daniel has a light touch.
0:20:52 > 0:20:54- They're incredible, Aeron.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- They're incredible, Aeron.- - Yes, they are. This is Gwion Evans.
0:20:56 > 0:21:00- He's sweating profusely. - He's leading the Welsh.
0:21:01 > 0:21:05- The Kiwis aren't far behind. - John Kirkpatrick on to his next.
0:21:05 > 0:21:10- It's incredibly close. - Those are John Kirkpatrick's sheep.
0:21:10 > 0:21:14- Not a single hair on that one! - Rowland Smith goes for it.
0:21:15 > 0:21:18- He's retaining the standard - backstage. How's Gwion doing?
0:21:18 > 0:21:21- I think that's Gwion's sheep. - It's gleaming.
0:21:22 > 0:21:24- Matthew Evans is turning.
0:21:24 > 0:21:28- There are a few scrapes - - perhaps not as good backstage.
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- Back to Gwion and the Kiwi.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- It's very close but I think - Rowland Smith is in the lead.
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- This is Johnny K, as we call him.
0:21:38 > 0:21:40- Who's in the lead? - Gareth Daniel, Penegoes?
0:21:41 > 0:21:42- He's still there, Aeron.
0:21:42 > 0:21:43- He's still there, Aeron.- - Will he catch up with the Kiwis?
0:21:44 > 0:21:45- Who'll finish first?
0:21:45 > 0:21:47- Who'll finish first?- - Go on, Gwion, go for it!
0:21:47 > 0:21:49- Gwion Evans finishes first.
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- Has he done enough? - That's the big question.
0:21:53 > 0:21:56- Rowland Smith finishes second. - This'll be close.
0:21:57 > 0:22:01- Matthew Evans has also finished. - It's close between all six.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- Gwion was first over the line. He - and Gareth showed great technique.
0:22:07 > 0:22:10- However, some of Gwion's sheep - might let him down.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- Gareth's sheep - are slightly better shorn.
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- But look at the Kiwis' standard.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- Johnny's enjoyed it.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- The winner of - the Fagan Brothers Challenge Cup...
0:22:25 > 0:22:27- ..is Johnny Kirkpatrick.
0:22:31 > 0:22:35- John Kirkpatrick has won - the Golden Shears four times...
0:22:36 > 0:22:39- ..but this is his first win - at Corwen by a hair's breadth.
0:22:40 > 0:22:44- Only half a point separated - Rowland, Gareth Daniel and him.
0:22:44 > 0:22:49- Johnny won by being a few seconds - quicker and the standard of sheep.
0:22:51 > 0:22:54- John, you've done so well - in your shearing career...
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- ..but somebody told me - Corwen was one you wanted to win.
0:22:58 > 0:23:03- It's been one I've tried to win - for years, so it's a big honour.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- It's not easy to win in Wales. - You've got so many good shearers.
0:23:08 > 0:23:09- It's a bonus to win here.
0:23:10 > 0:23:15- It's been a golden era - for shearing in Wales.
0:23:15 > 0:23:18- We've beaten New Zealand - in a Test series...
0:23:19 > 0:23:22- ..and pushed the Kiwis - to their limits in the Open.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- We should be very proud of our lads.
0:23:25 > 0:23:30- From a noisy Corwen crowd, about to - be serenaded by Bryn Fon, goodnight.
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