Pennod 4 Mike Phillips a'r Senghenydd Sirens

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-International rugby hero

-Mike Phillips...

-..could be facing

-his greatest-ever challenge.

-He may have won 99 caps

-and scored ten tries for Wales.

-He may have won three grand slams

-and been on two Lions' tours.

-But this is the biggest challenge.

-He's mentoring a team of unique

-players, the Senghenydd Sirens.

-The team is doing well and now

-top the WRU Women's Division Two.

-After beating Barry

-from Division One in style...

-..they're in the semi-finals

-of the SWALEC Cup plate...

-..where a much stronger side awaits.

-Can Mike lead this passionate team

-to the title?

-It's the Senghenydd Sirens'

-time to shine.

-Before they can shine, they need

-to hear the semi-final draw.

-The draw takes place

-at the Principality Stadium...

-..and captain Keighlee is here

-to represent the Sirens.

-Of the four teams left, we're

-the lowest, a Division Two team.

-We've got

-Premiership Llandaff North...

-..Division One teams

-Seven Sisters and Gwernyfed.

-It won't be easy in the semis

-but we're up for it.

-Four clubs for the Plate semi-final.

-At home, Seven Sisters...

-..against Senghenydd.

-Seven Sisters away will be tough,

-as they're top of Division One.

-It'll be interesting to see

-how we play, ready for next year.

-In Manchester,

-Mike is still monitoring the Sirens.

-He seems pleased

-with the performance against Barry.

-They played great as a team

-and passed really well.

-Excellent try.

-They're playing lovely rugby

-and that's nice to see.

-Jess is so fast and strong.

-She always breaks the line.

-It's great to have a win.

-A couple of very fine tries.

-It was great

-to see them all talking.

-The body language was good.

-It's great to see the skills we've

-worked on coming into the games.

-The scrum needs some work

-because it's a big part of the game.

-I haven't been in many scrums...

-..but Robin McBryde

-is one of the best.

-He's an experienced coach too.

-I'll have a chat with him.

-Hopefully, he can help us

-to step up a level.

-It's great to know

-that someone who coaches Wales...

-..is coming to coach us.

-He's in charge of the forwards

-for Wales, so yes, really excited.

-I've never coached

-a women's team before.

-I'll treat them as I do the men

-and hope for the best.

-I'm looking forward to it.

-The main focus is team spirit,

-that they work hard for each other.

-Keep yourself nice and straight,

-like a post.

-Push into my hand, go on!

-Nearly.

-This may not work, depending

-on how much make-up you have!

-You're captain!

-You've got to be able to do this!

-You're the captain!

-Yes!

-It's fun, he has a laugh,

-but he teaches us too.

-Push your tongue

-to the roof of your mouth.

-There's a big trust factor now.

-You've got to trust

-the one behind, obviously.

-They're facing a very strong team.

-Mike wants me

-to focus on the set scrum.

-All eight need to work together.

-Set!

-Very good, very good.

-I want you to set up

-a bit differently, a bit lower.

-It's nice to hear

-a Northwalian accent!

-I hope it makes a difference

-to the way you hit the machine.

-Do you understand?

-Imagine that you're car's broken

-down and you're trying to push it.

-If you have to push your car...

-..you'll naturally place yourself

-in the strongest position.

-You moved your feet back.

-On the bind, just bring

-that outside foot back.

-Set.

-Really work on the scrum, make sure

-that everyone's positioned right.

-Get your binding hand

-as close to your ear as possible.

-Keep your palm open, if you want.

-Robin wants us to sit very low.

-I'll lie on top of you now.

-Nice and tight. Hold on to me.

-Oh! Break!

-If the eight in the pack

-are in the strongest position...

-..they have a chance to succeed.

-Get your head up. And again.

-Little techniques to correct

-that will hopefully take us forward.

-Hold me up this time.

-That's better.

-That's better.

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-Amazing.

-I've learnt a lot

-about positioning my legs...

-..to get the biggest oomph

-when we engage.

-If they can get their share of

-possession, they'll be competitive.

-That starts with the set scrums.

-Absolutely great. Really, really

-good. There was a lot to take in.

-I think we all enjoyed it.

-I'm the best, most handsome coach

-you've ever seen.

-You can nod.

-Thanks for your dedication.

-Good luck in the cup.

-I know you're top in the league,

-so the double would be exceptional.

-I love rugby.

-It's a massive passion in my family.

-I used to play when I was small.

-My friend Sadie said that she played

-for Senghenydd Sirens.

-I went to watch.

-After that, I started.

-We're a good group of girls,

-we have a laugh.

-They're just like an extra family.

-Having my own business

-and playing rugby is a commitment.

-When the shutters come down,

-I go to training.

-On a weekend, the only day I get off

-is Sunday, and I play rugby then.

-But it's great, I like it.

-I think we need Evolution in 500ml.

-Cerys, who plays for us,

-has started working in the shop.

-Before I took her on,

-I couldn't go on holiday.

-There was no-one

-to look after the shop.

-It was hard...

-..but it was something I had to do

-to push the business onwards.

-It's not easy to maintain fitness,

-because I've had a bad chest.

-I fear my fitness level

-has gone down.

-Having two, three, four weeks out

-has a massive effect.

-I'm nervous about going back

-on the field, but I can't wait.

-I haven't scored a try

-for the Sirens yet.

-I hope having Mike and Cerys

-with us this season...

-..will help me

-cross that white line.

-As in many Valleys villages...

-..the rugby club

-is at the heart of the community.

-Local people

-come here to socialize.

-Today, the club has organized

-a charity sevens competition.

-Easter bank holiday, we'll have

-a few drinks and enjoy it.

-We do this now and again

-and it's a really good day.

-The community's coming together

-to raise money for injured players.

-Having Mike here to support

-is great.

-He talks to everyone,

-the kids and the adults.

-He has a pint in the club.

-Can I have a burger? Are they nice?

-Can I have a burger? Are they nice?

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-Onions? They're lovely.

-Tracey Specials!

-He's done a lot for the club.

-Robin McBryde and Lloyd Williams

-have been here.

-Everyone's talking about it.

-The boys want their help too.

-They're envious, the boys!

-I'm not looking forward

-to the sevens at all.

-You have to be fast. I'm not.

-Everyone's thinking about it

-as training for Seven Sisters.

-We're playing alongside the boys,

-so we might pick up a few tips.

-It's a chance

-to work on fitness and skills.

-Better weather

-means more open play.

-They need skill and fitness

-to play well.

-Today will be a bit of fun.

-..but the open nature

-of sevens rugby...

-..is a chance for less conspicuous

-players to step out of the shadows.

-How was it to score a try?

-How was it to score a try?

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-I knew sevens was my calling!

-Kayleigh Mason's long wait

-eventually comes to an end.

-It's a very good day

-and I've scored a try.

-Chuffed, boy!

-Attack, over the line,

-dive and roll around.

-I was surprised this morning

-to see them drinking before a game.

-But they're training well

-and I'm pleased with them.

-The girls have come on immensely

-to get to where they are.

-It's just great, isn't it?

-The atmosphere is brilliant

-and everyone loves playing rugby.

-But nutrition expert

-Elinor Snowsill...

-..isn't here to enjoy the rugby.

-Mike asked me

-to draw up a dietary plan.

-Rugby is so professional now

-and what you eat is vital.

-I don't want to change their diet

-too much in semi-final week.

-I want to see small changes.

-If you eat white bread,

-maybe change to brown.

-Just try to eat

-more fruit and vegetables...

-..and plenty of protein.

-..so you'll snack less

-on crisps and chocolate.

-Will it be a shock to the system?

-Will it be a shock to the system?

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-Definitely.

-Some have had

-a burger and a pint today.

-I've had one.

-I've had one.

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-Have you?!

-I eat well all week.

-Over the weekend, I drink

-and it goes out of the window.

-A lot of the items, I like,

-but one that I don't. Porridge.

-It's a big game, so focus

-on training and living healthily.

-It's the little things

-that win big games.

-It'll be a big struggle for some

-of the girls, especially Cerys.

-She doesn't like anything

-beyond a kebab.

-I hope it gives them energy.

-Make them feel better

-and sharper on the field.

-I've had a glance,

-but I don't like chicken.

-She said I can exchange it for fish.

-I've never tried sweet potato.

-The diet plan will be a challenge

-for some of the girls.

-But an even bigger challenge

-is having to face Seven Sisters...

-..who are top of Division One.

-Only four backs have turned up.

-Only four backs have turned up.

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-It's just not good enough.

-Poor focus, poor skills,

-no talking, no teamwork.

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-Thursday evening,

-three days before the big game.

-The SWALEC Cup plate semi-final...

-..against Seven Sisters,

-the Division One leaders.

-It's the all-important final

-training session before the game...

-..but where is everyone?

-The low turnout is disappointing.

-It's a massive Cup game on Sunday.

-This just isn't good enough.

-I'm bitterly disappointed

-with the numbers.

-The semi-final is a massive game.

-Tonight wasn't ideal prep at all.

-There's not a lot you can do.

-You can't run through a team play

-because we haven't got the backs.

-You think why you bother

-when other people don't.

-Only four backs have turned up.

-We have to shape up and focus now.

-That was rubbish.

-News of the lack of commitment

-has reached the squad's mentor.

-Sunday's game is so important...

-..that Mike and Lloyd have organized

-a last-minute Saturday session.

-I set up this session

-after Thursday evening's events.

-I was disappointed

-that so few turned up.

-It's a huge game tomorrow...

-..so this team run is an emergency

-call to get your minds focused.

-I think the big win against Barry

-went to people's heads a bit.

-They slacked a bit

-and missed training.

-Clearly, some are drifting off.

-It's been a long season

-but this is crunch time.

-Work hard and win the big games.

-Their heads have to be screwed on

-for tomorrow's game.

-They have big forwards,

-so we need to move the ball.

-Our backs have a lot of skill.

-We must throw the ball wide

-and score tries.

-Go with the fly half

-then keep straight.

-I'm glad Mike went out of his way

-to come down here today.

-Good hands, good skills.

-He's showing us new ideas

-which we can hopefully use tomorrow.

-A new move for this game,

-just a simple move.

-Set up a dummy drive, peel round

-the back for Kayleigh to attack.

-Brilliant.

-Nice.

-I'd stay there and try to block.

-At the start, the skills were poor,

-there was no talking, no teamwork.

-By the end, they were sharp

-and the skills were good.

-Everyone is focusing now.

-I'm a lot happier

-after today's good turnout.

-A good session with fine skills,

-so take that into tomorrow's game.

-The sun's out, Mike's here

-and we're ready now.

-Preparations over,

-the big day dawns.

-A trip west to face Seven Sisters

-in the SWALEC Cup.

-The Sirens are up for the fight.

-The semi-final,

-a massive day for us.

-I'm feeling slightly nervous,

-but onto the field, fingers crossed.

-I'm glad we trained yesterday.

-I think Mike lifted

-the girls' morale.

-Who wants the ball?

-I hope we've done enough.

-I'm nervous

-but looking forward to it.

-Show them no respect at all.

-Nothing to lose, everything to gain,

-because they're expected to win.

-They're a big side, a good side,

-they've been together ten years.

-We're a new side compared to them...

-..but it comes down

-to who wants it more.

-That's the challenge of a semi-final

-and after yesterday, I'm confident.

-The skills were good, their heads

-were on straight and I can't wait.

-This is a challenge for the Sirens.

-A big, physical team.

-Players like Kidley

-will need to be quick.

-The forwards have done the hard work

-and the backs have the ball.

-Drawing defenders effectively,

-and Seven Sisters score.

-The Sirens

-must move the ball wide to succeed.

-Crocker to Yates.

-This is what the Sirens enjoy.

-Using their talented and fast backs.

-Fine offloading to Steph Rees.

-Can Rees make it all the way?

-She dances past the hooker

-for a great try.

-A great try, yes.

-The backs have the talent

-to push on and score more tries.

-Senghenydd are under pressure,

-and they're punished.

-It's over, and Seven Sisters lead.

-Jess Kidley, the scrum half,

-beats one, then another.

-Here's Kourtney Lewis.

-Eighteen years old,

-on the fringes of the Welsh squad...

-..and that's why.

-Against one of Wales' best sides,

-she makes it look so easy.

-Two fine tries

-when they throw the ball wide.

-It's a great game.

-It's end to end, and Seven Sisters

-respond with a try of their own.

-Defending is tiring work...

-..especially against an experienced

-side like Seven Sisters.

-There's another try.

-A try before half time

-would be the perfect tonic.

-Crocker, strong and powerful,

-offloads to Steph Rees.

-She's in touch.

-Frustration at not scoring

-is made worse...

-..by another penalty

-for Seven Sisters.

-That was a really good first half.

-They literally capitalized

-on every one of our mistakes.

-You passed the ball well

-and the tempo's good.

-We can beat these,

-and eleven points is nothing.

-Everything has to be perfect

-against a quality side.

-Kourtney Lewis is tackled.

-Metres out, and Sarah Harvey waits.

-The perfect start

-to the second half.

-An amazing response.

-It was important to score first,

-so I'm delighted.

-The Sirens come from deep.

-Keighlee Williams and Kidley

-are an effective partnership.

-It's hard to stop Keighlee Williams

-once she starts running.

-Seven Sisters are queuing up

-to score, and they eventually do so.

-Protheroe keeps the Sirens

-in the game.

-Here they come once again,

-on the far side.

-It's another try for Seven Sisters.

-The Division One side have the edge

-in experience and fitness.

-Another try seals the victory.

-A brave performance,

-but the Sirens lose.

-An excellent effort,

-and they were in it to the end.

-I'm really proud of them.

-We can take a lot of positives

-as we move on.

-Yes, we played well.

-It was very difficult.

-The pace was so fast.

-I'm really, really proud...

-I'm really, really proud...

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-Don't start me off!

-Honestly, it means so much to me

-to be a part of this team.

-We competed

-with a Division One team, right.

-Just little things

-we need to touch up on...

-..and we'd beat them, easy.

-We're in a team, we're family.

-We love each other like a family.

-Each one is like a sister to me.

-They'll grow stronger and closer

-from a game like that.

-We lost, but we learnt a lot

-if we're in Division One next year.

-We've got a massive two weeks

-with three games now.

-We'll try to win the league.

-Next time, the Sirens try

-new foods on Elinor's diet plan...

-..and try new ways

-to warm up the body.

-The room's hot and it's really hard.

-And there's a chance

-to avenge that defeat in Lampeter.

-We have to step up now.

-Come on now, girls, gear up!

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