Blues v Scarlets Scrum V Live Pro 12

Four regions, two games, one venue, European

Four regions, two games, one venue, spots, Wales places, all up for

Four regions, two games, one venue, grabs. There is plenty to bang the

Four regions, two games, one venue, drum about on Judgement Day. The

Ospreys face their Dragons later. drum about on Judgement Day. The

But first, it is the Blues against drum about on Judgement Day. The

the Ccarletc. drum about on Judgement Day. The

the Scarlets. The Blues have been drum about on Judgement Day. The

marching to a different beat under drum about on Judgement Day. The

the Chief, with drum about on Judgement Day. The

tha Chief, gith big drum about on Judgement Day. The

the Chief, with big wins over Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

dangerous when they had their Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

rhythm. The Scarlets Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

their groove, they have stared wins Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

leaving them Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

leavang them in Edinburgh and Ulster. They are still

leaving them in tune for the top six season crescendo. It is all to play

for as season crescendo. It is all to play

fop as regional season crescendo. It is all to play

for as regional rugby takes season crescendo. It is all to play

is a Bank Holidax season crescendo. It is all to play

is a Bank Holiday weekend and the fans

is a Bank Holiday weekend and the fals are

is a Bank Holiday weekend and the fans are out in force. They

is a Bank Holiday weekend and the fals are nud in dorce. They are

fans are out in force. They are expecting 30,000 here today for

fans are out in force. They are games. The big

fans are out in force. They are gaiec. Thd big gtns

fans are out in force. They are games. The big guns are on

fans are out in force. They are An emotional day

fans are out in force. They are An emotiolal day for

fans are out in force. They are he is making his first

fans are out in force. They are recovering from cancer. Welcome to

recoferinf from bancer. Welcomd to the Millennium Stadium,

tha Millelnaum Stadium, but weather has been kind of the last the days,

tha Millelnaum Stadium, but weather nop co

tha Millelnaum Stadium, but weather not so today, the roof is close to

keap not so today, the roof is close to

keep the rain out not so today, the roof is close to

keep the pain out and not so today, the roof is close to

keep the rain out and hopefully not so today, the roof is close to

keep the rugby entertaining. I not so today, the roof is close to

joined by my guests. We will start wiph you,

joined by my guests. We will start with you, at great occasion, the

wiph you, ad great occarion, the second of its kind, made better by

wiph you, ad great occarion, the the fact that there is

wiph you, ad great occarion, the Scarlets want to get into Europe,

tha Scarlets want to get into Europe,

the Blues are on a great run. It is a fantastic concept. We were hdre

last year, brilliant games, a fantastic concept. We were hdre

hopefully will be the same this year. As well as the teams, there is

hopefully will be the same this the small matter of a South African

hopefully will be the same this tour as well. There will be a number

hopefully will be the same this of personal battles. What

hopefully will be the same this stage than this fantastic stadium,

stage than dhis dantastic stadhum, hopefully the crowd will come out.

There are places on the Thare are places on the South

African tour available. Plenty Thare are places on the South

look forward to. Let us check look forward to. Let us c`eck the

table. A lot going on this weekend. ta`le. A lod goilg on this weekend.

The Ospreys are the only Welsh side Beck`am

The Ospreys are the only Welsh side Beckham still qualified for the

The Ospreys are the only Welsh side Pro12 semi-finals. They are

The Ospreys are the only Welsh side Pro1" semh-finals. They are behind

The Ospreys are the only Welsh side Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

The Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

Tha Ospreys need Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

The Ospreys need to win today. We Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

will focus on the Blues Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

will focus on thd Blues and Glasgow -- who can still qualify.

Scarlets for now. The Scarlets Scarlets dob now, The Scarlets are

in pole position to claim the Scarlets dob now, The Scarlets are

European qualifying place. We have Scarlets dob now, The Scarlets are

been catching up with everyone, they Scarlets dob now, The Scarlets are

are all pretty keen to get into the groofe.

are all pretty keen to get into the groove. Being in the Millennium

groofe. Being in t`e Millenniul Stadium, two games going on on the

Stadium, two gamds goinf on on the same day, it especially.

same day, id espdcaally. Some boys will not have played here before, It

will not hafe played here before, it will be gpeat fop them.

will not hafe played here before, it will be great for them. It

will not hafe played here before, it will be gpeat fop them. It is `

will not hafe played here before, it will be great for them. It is a huge

will not hafe played here before, it game for ts

will not hafe played here before, it game for us in the

will not hafe played here before, it game for ts in the context of

will not hafe played here before, it we are in the league, where we want

will not hafe played here before, it to finish, but also

will not hafe played here before, it to fanish, but also the fact we

will not hafe played here before, it to finish, but also the fact we have

will not hafe played here before, it not won a Derby this season, so it

will not hafe played here before, it will add a little bit of an edge. It

will not hafe played here before, it is all about pride in the jersey and

pride in finishing as far up the table

pride in finishing as far up the ta`le as

pride in finishing as far up the table as possible. There

pride in finishing as far up the ta`le as pocsible. There as

pride in finishing as far up the table as possible. There is a lot

riding table as possible. There is a lot

ri`ing on table as possible. There is a lot

riding on these games rather than ri`ing on t`ese fames rat`er than --

other than otheb thal bust `ragginf rights.

There is far more for otheb thal bust `ragginf rights.

players and the team. These are otheb thal bust `ragginf rights.

tough games and they are won and otheb thal bust `ragginf rights.

lost on fine margins. These are the games you want to be involved in

throegh games you want to be involved in

through the season, playing against games you want to be involved in

your friends, playing against games you want to be involved in

players you play players ynu play intern`taonal rugby

with, it is a great occasion. A players ynu play intern`taonal rugby

familiar faces, we players ynu play intern`taonal rugby

familiar daces, we will try and players ynu play intern`taonal rugby

familiar faces, we will try and get ona

familiar faces, we will try and get one ep on

familiar faces, we will try and get one up on each other.

familiar faces, we will try and get one ep on each other. It

familiar faces, we will try and get one up on each other. It will be a

one ep on each other. It will be a tough occasion, but hopefully it

tough occasaon, `ut hopdfully ht will be good and at the end of

tough occasaon, `ut hopdfully ht day, we will put on a good show and

it wall day, we will put on a good show and

it will be a good game. day, we will put on a good show and

that top six place for the Scarlets that top rip plabe for the Scarlets

is massive and we will set out to do that. His schedule is relentless as

evar. that. His schedule is relentless as

ever. There has been a turnaround that. His schedule is relentless as

fortunes in that. His schedule is relentless as

foptenes hn the fortunes of that. His schedule is relentless as

fortunes in the fortunes of the that. His schedule is relentless as

Blues. He has brought clarity to their attack.

Blues. He has brought clarity to their attacc. They are

Blues. He has brought clarity to their attack. They are bringing

Blues. He has brought clarity to their best ball carriers into play.

thaib best ball barriers anto play. Take the Ulster game, they brought a

few more options, like Alex Take the Ulster game, they brought a

Cuthbert. Gethin Jenkins leading Take the Ulster game, they brought a

charge, a fantastic season for him. charge, a fantastic searon for him.

When they have open space, they can Whan they have open spabe, they can

bring the quicker guys in. They Whan they have open spabe, they can

some variety. This brings Alex Cuphbert

some variety. This brings Alex Cuthbert into play. If they get

Cuthbert hndo play. f they get their hands on the ball, they can

Cuthbert hndo play. f they get light up the Millennium Stadium

lighd up the illennium Stadiul and caused trouble for the Scarlets.

lighd up the illennium Stadiul and They have momentum. The Scarlets'

attacking play is a bit bad at the They have momentum. The Scarlets'

moment. Their passing They have momentum. The Scarlets'

been deep, the defence is not They have momentum. The Scarlets'

committed. Turnbull loses They have momentum. The Scarlets'

because of his wasted run. I think they

because of his wasted run. I think thay need

because of his wasted run. I think they need more football, and Ken

because of his wasted run. I think Owens brought that. Ken

because of his wasted run. I think Owenc brought that. Ken Owens was

because of his wasted run. I think instrumental in this. Great step to

give them momentum. An excellent try instrumental in this. Great step to

which gives them the impetus. A instrumental in this. Great step to

great off-load to his winger, are instrumental in this. Great step to

subtle flick to John Williams. instrumental in this. Great step to

su`tle flick to John Willaams. He subtle flicc to Ho`n Willaams. He

has got his eye on a South Africa subtle flicc to Ho`n Willaams. He

tour. subtle flicc to Ho`n Willaams. He

toqr. If subtle flicc to Ho`n Willaams. He

tour. If you allow them to attack tour. f xoe allow them to attack

from deep, they can really liked up tour. f xoe allow them to attack

the terror. They have the derror. They have a seamless

intuition between them, -- light the derror. They have a seamless

the pitch. the derror. They have a seamless

the `itch, All the derror. They have a seamless

the pitch. All teams are warming up the derror. They have a seamless

next door on the artificial pitch of the Cardiff Blues. That is

next door on the artificial pitch of Jonathan Davies is.

next door on the artificial pitch of Joladhan Dafies is. The Blues

next door on the artificial pitch of Jonathan Davies is. The Blues are

warmang up. Jonathan Davies is. The Blues are

warming up. Is that an issue, warmang

warming up. Is that an issue, warming up on an artificial pitch? I

would not have thought so. The warming up on an artificial pitch? I

Blues, warming up on an artificial pitch? I

Bluec, hate they turned a cOrndr? warming up on an artificial pitch? I

They have to take a lot of crested. warming up on an artificial pitch? I

Aeroplane a lot warming up on an artificial pitch? I

Aepo`lane a lot `etter Aeroplane a lot better -- credit.

Tha Aeroplane a lot better -- credit.

The major factor for me is that the Aeroplane a lot better -- credit.

major players are back -- they are mahob plaxebs are back ,- they are

playing a lot better. The Scarlets mahob plaxebs are back ,- they are

have been playing well. I would have been playinf well. I would hope

for both games to have -- to be have been playinf well. I would hope

really entertaining. Will the Blues have

really entertaining. Will the Blues hate a

really entertaining. Will the Blues have a happy Easter? You have to

have a happq aster? You `ave to favour the Scarlets, but the

have a happq aster? You `ave to are on a good run of form. They have

ara on a food rul of form. They have a lot of their best players back. It

will a lot of their best players back. It

wihl be a lot of their best players back. It

will be interesting. You can always a lot of their best players back. It

rely on him to provide some a lot of their best players back. It

rely on hhm to ppovide some puns. a lot of their best players back. It

Some intriguing battles in the front Some intrigeing `attles in the front

row, Matthew Rees will be facing his Some intrigeing `attles in the front

old team-mate Ken Owens for the Some intrigeing `attles in the front

fipst time. Some intrigeing `attles in the front

first time. Gethin Jenkins will try an` quell

first time. Gethin Jenkins will try and quell the strength of Samson

Lea. and quell the strength of Samson

Lee. Which of those individual baptles

Lee. Which of those individual battles are

Lee. Which of those individual battles ape you

Lee. Which of those individual battles are you looking forward to?

Lee. Which of those individual Where do you start? Some fascinating

match Where do you start? Some fascinating

matc` ups, Where do you start? Some fascinating

match ups. Great to see Matthew Rees Where do you start? Some fascinating

back. Gethin Jenjins ag`in back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

Lee, that battle will be back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

know you have picked someone out who back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

has been an unsung hero. Gareth back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

Davies, he has had back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

Davies, hd `as h`d to back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

Davies, he `as h`d to take back. ethin enjins ag`in Samron

Davies, he has had to take over kickang duties ilstead of

Davies, he has had to take over Halfpenny. He

Davies, he has had to take over Hahf`enny, He har

Davies, he has had to take over Halfpenny. He has been outstanding.

Hahf`enny, @e har been nutstanding. He talented the line. He scored the

winning try against Toulon in the. He has been on fire. --. -- Cup. The

two centres are good. Cory Allen and John Davies, they have power

two centres are good. Cory Allen and pace. He is deceptive. He has the

pace. He hs deceptave. He has the ability to break tackles and create

space. Here he is off-loading Jordan Wihlaams.

space. Here he is off-loading Jordan Williams. Great to see Cory Allen

space. Here he is off-loading Jordan back on the same. Another dynamic

back on the same, Anothdr dynalic centre. He sometimes looks

back on the same, Anothdr dynalic centbe. He cometimes looks a

back on the same, Anothdr dynalic centre. He sometimes looks a little

bit like another player, but he is coiing

bit like another player, but he is coming into his nwn. Ond

bit like another player, but he is coming into his own. One of

bit like another player, but he is mouthwateping jewels. A

bit like another player, but he is mouthwatering jewels. A few weeks

ago, we were watching the Scarlets. mouthwatering jewels. A few weeks

He is coming into his own. They He ic comhng into `is own. They are

building up a great rapport. Liam Wihlaams is great

building up a great rapport. Liam Williams is great there. It all

building up a great rapport. Liam started off

building up a great rapport. Liam starded odf with

building up a great rapport. Liam started off with Jordan Williams

building up a great rapport. Liam picking

building up a great rapport. Liam pickang hhs head

building up a great rapport. Liam picking his head up. He sees an

oppobtunity. picking his head up. He sees an

opportunity. He picks his picking his head up. He sees an

oppobtunity. He picks hhs head picking his head up. He sees an

opportunity. He picks his head up oppobtunity. e picks hhs head up

and he is gone. At quick turn of an` he is gone. @t quick turn nf

pace. They are linking together an` he is gone. @t quick turn nf

well -- a an` he is gone. @t quick turn nf

wehl -- a qeick an` he is gone. @t quick turn nf

well -- a quick turn an` he is gone. @t quick turn nf

wehl -- a qeick turn of pace. well -- a quick turn of pace. These

guys could be on the tour to South Africa. Two very exciting prospects.

guys could be on the tour to South It is nearly

guys could be on the tour to South It ic nearlq timd for the

guys could be on the tour to South It is nearly time for the first game

of today's double-header. It is nearly time for the first game

of today's double-`eader. It is nearly time for the first game

of today's double-header. Can he of today's double-`eader. Can he go

all the way? Yes he can. of today's double-`eader. Can he go

alh dhe way? Yes he can. Martyn all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

Williams all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

Willaams is about to all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

Williams is about to go to the all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

commentary all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

coimentary box all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

commentary box to join Jonathan all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

Daties, oteb to you all dhe way? es he can. Martyn

Davies, over to you guys. Thankfully the roof is close,

because just as we were arriving, becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

the weather turned nasty, just in becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

time for Glamorgan's game down the becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

road. Jonathan Davies makes the trip becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

onto the Millennium Stadium becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

All four regions represented in the becaese jusd as ve were arriving,

crowd. At least they are there and the dry and relatively warm. -- they

the dry ald relatively varm. -- they are in. Some of these

the dry ald relatively varm. -- they not be used to the surroundings of

the dry ald relatively varm. -- they the Millennium Stadium. They will

the dry ald relatively varm. -- they looking to be experienced guys

the dry ald relatively varm. -- they there. -- to the experienced guys.

there. -- to the epperienced gtys. Gethin Jenkins is leading the Blues.

Gethin Jelkans is leading the Blues. Matthew Rdec is

Gethin Jelkans is leading the Blues. Matthew Rees is starting for the

Gethin Jelkans is leading the Blues. first time since October. Bradley

Davies, making his first club start first time since October. Bradley

since October. Josh first time since October. Bradley

since ctober. Jos` Navhda first time since October. Bradley

since October. Josh Navidi will be lookang for a

since October. Josh Navidi will be looking for a trip to South Africa.

lookang for a trip to South Africa. No Sam Wapberton

lookang for a trip to South Africa. No Sam Warburton because of injury.

lookang for a trip to South Africa. No only Halfpenny, Dan Fish in

fuhlback No only Halfpenny, Dan Fish in

fullback for the Blues. No only Halfpenny, Dan Fish in

alongside Dafydd Hewitt in the centre -- Leigh Halfpenny. Gareth

alongside Dafydd Hewitt in the Maule there. It looks as though

alongside Dafydd Hewitt in the Scarlets may have more clout on the

alongside Dafydd Hewitt in the bench and an interesting

alongside Dafydd Hewitt in the between the scrum half is. -- scrum

hahves. between the scrum half is. -- scrum

halves. I wonder Matthew Rees thought he would be back

halves. I wonder Matthew Rees thought hd gould be back `ere.

halves. I wonder Matthew Rees thought he would be back here. It is

great thought he would be back here. It is

gread to thought he would be back here. It is

great to see him back. It puts thought he would be back here. It is

everything in perspective what thought he would be back here. It is

has been thbough and evdrqone hs has been through and everyone is

dehighted to has been through and everyone is

delighted to see him here. The Blues has been through and everyone is

get the match on the road. A safe has been through and everyone is

first catch. has been through and everyone is

fipst catch. areth avies. has been through and everyone is

the ball downfield. The other Gareth has been through and everyone is

Daties wahtang has been through and everyone is

Davies waiting patiently as Filo has been through and everyone is

Paulo takes it ol for the has been through and everyone is

Cory Allen, has has been through and everyone is

Copy Allel, has ` lot has been through and everyone is

Cory Allen, has a lot of potential. This is a gbeat

Cory Allen, has a lot of potential. This is a great game.

Jordan Willaams vanted to go the touchline, and it did. Great

Jordan Willaams vanted to go enterprise from the Blues and Cory

Alhen enterprise from the Blues and Cory

Allen showing a number of aspects to enterprise from the Blues and Cory

his game. A lovely ball, he spots the

his game. A lovely ball, he spots tha advantage

his game. A lovely ball, he spots the advantage out wide. Cory Allen

his game. A lovely ball, he spots ball in hand and a step inside.

So it's turned into a good for the Blues. The old heads working

for dhe Blues. The old heads working hard there, leading the way. Cook

reattach hard there, leading the way. Cook

reatdach `s hard there, leading the way. Cook

reattach as himself. -- reattaches. Straight through the middle

preferred option. Straight through the middle

praferred option, They Straight through the middle

preferred option. They are Straight through the middle

within touching distance. They Straight through the middle

to keep their shape and composure Straight through the middle

little bit, the Blues. He Straight through the middle

quite reach. That is great defence. quite reabh. hat as great defence.

There is a penalty quite reabh. hat as great defence.

Blues anyway, but they quite reabh. hat as great defence.

Bluec anywaq, but they vould rather Blues anyway, but they would rather

seal the deal. And the tri- house,! Blues anyway, but they would rather

Ian Davies perfectly Blues anyway, but they would rather

and the try has come! Plenty of oppions

and the try has come! Plenty of options on either side of the ruck.

and the try has come! Plenty of There is Budhbert,

and the try has come! Plenty of there he is. He waits

and the try has come! Plenty of there he is. He vaats and

and the try has come! Plenty of there he is. He waits and waits and

thare he hs. e vaats and waits and waits and goes

thare he hs. e vaats and waits and waitc and goes low.

thare he hs. e vaats and waits and waits and goes low. An easy drive

for Cuthbert on the line. It was composure from the Blues, they kept

for Cuthbert on the line. It was their heads well.

for Cuthbert on the line. It was theib heads well, Alex Cuthbert

for Cuthbert on the line. It was their heads well. Alex Cuthbert is

for Cuthbert on the line. It was used to being in the middle of rucks

used to bding in t`e middle of rucks and mauls but

used to bding in t`e middle of rucks an` mauls bet he

used to bding in t`e middle of rucks and mauls but he certainly knew his

an` mauls bet he certainlq knew his way to the try-line. Just drifting

an` mauls bet he certainlq knew his wide, but

an` mauls bet he certainlq knew his wi`e, but t`e

an` mauls bet he certainlq knew his wide, but the Blues will

an` mauls bet he certainlq knew his wi`e, but t`e Blues will be

wide, but the Blues will be dehighted

wide, but the Blues will be delighted with that start. You

cannot delighted with that start. You

calnot undebestimate confidEnce, can cannot underestimate confidence, can

yoq? cannot underestimate confidence, can

you? It makes cannot underestimate confidence, can

you? It m`kes such a difference. cannot underestimate confidence, can

you? It makes such a difference. Two cannot underestimate confidence, can

weeks ago, cannot underestimate confidence, can

weekc ago, qou would've cannot underestimate confidence, can

weeks ago, you would've said there cannot underestimate confidence, can

was no way the Blues would win this cannot underestimate confidence, can

game. But after Edinburgh they cannot underestimate confidence, can

gaie. ut after Ddanburgh they come cannot underestimate confidence, can

out with a fantastic start. I think the difference has been the platform

tha diffepence h`s been t`e platform up front

tha diffepence h`s been t`e platform up fbont `s well, At

tha diffepence h`s been t`e platform up front as well. It just gives them

tha diffepence h`s been t`e platform a bit more opportunity

tha diffepence h`s been t`e platform a `it more opportunity to do things.

a bit more opportunity to do things. I think the halfback part will be

a bit more opportunity to do things. the crucial area

He lost his footing, but Cuthbert has come lying down.

He lost his footing, but Cuthbert has come lyang down. We've

He lost his footing, but Cuthbert has come lying down. We've seen a

lot of that over the last few weeks, has come lying down. We've seen a

a lot of talking points. You know a lod of talking points. Qou know

you cannot take the man in the a lod of talking points. Qou know

you know you can't a lod of talking points. Qou know

you cnow xou can do it. a lod of talking points. Qou know

you know you can't do it. So at best a lod of talking points. Qou know

he is looking at a yellow card. a lod of talking points. Qou know

Recommendation? Yellow card minimum? Ian Davies may take the

Recommendation? Yellow card minimum? responsibility for

responsibhlaty for the decision. It is going to be at least yellow, but

responsibhlaty for the decision. It is it read, is the question. -- red.

is id read, is the question. -- red. That is clumsy at best. That is very

dangerous. He is concentrating so dangerous, @e is concentrating so

much on the play in front of hhm that he arrived much sooner than he

thought. I'm that he arrived much sooner than he

thought. H'm happy a that he arrived much sooner than he

thought. I'm happy a yellow card is sufficient. They all know it is a

thought. I'm happy a yellow card is yellow capd,

thought. I'm happy a yellow card is yellow card, they're just hoping

thought. I'm happy a yellow card is it's not a red card. With the

thought. I'm happy a yellow card is situation in the game, you just

situation in the game, xou just cannot attempt to do it. That is

situation in the game, xou just calnot attempt to do it. That hs a

situation in the game, xou just let off. The Scarlets are down one

man for the next ten let off. The Scarlets are down one

that is a let off. The keyword is that is a let off. The jeqword is

responsibility. You've got to be that is a let off. The jeqword is

aware of what is around you. That was clumsy from Williams. I think

Cory Allen was standing in the way was clumsy from Williams. I think

and giving was clumsy from Williams. I think

an` givinf protection was clumsy from Williams. I think

and giving protection a little bit. Yoq

and giving protection a little bit. You don't have to get out of the

way, just stand there. Stand in You don't have to get out of the

front of him so he cannot get You don't have to get out of the

frond of him so he cannot get to You don't have to get out of the

him, so it's a little bit him, so it'c a little bht more

protection. Good defence from Gareth Maule, a

good tackle. Good work from good tackle. ood work from Mabauley

Cook supporting Gareth Davies. They nead

Cook supporting Gareth Davies. They need to make the most of the

advantage need to make the most of the

adtantage now, the extra man need to make the most of the

advantage now, the extra man for ten minudes.

advantage now, the extra man for ten minutes. They've got men on the

advantage now, the extra man for ten right, so t`at is the

advantage now, the extra man for ten right, so that is the direction they

advantage now, the extra man for ten need to go on, but it's been knocked

on. Some interesting tactics, not to

encounter. A rare old battle going

between Samson Lee and Gethin bepween Samcon Lde and Fethin

Jenkins. Jones has bepween Samcon Lde and Fethin

Jelkans. Hones has had the bepween Samcon Lde and Fethin

Jenkins. Jones has had the nod recently from the Scarlets but

Jenkins. Jones has had the nod Samson Lee was preferred this

Samson Lee gas ppeferred this afternoon.

Crouch! Bind! Set. And ht is one up to experience.

I `on't think he actually said what it was for,

I `on't think he actually said what it was fop, did he?

I `on't think he actually said what it was for, did he? That is

I `on't think he actually said what there is

I `on't think he actually said what thare is `

I `on't think he actually said what there is a stunned silence in the

I `on't think he actually said what commentary! I think to be fair the

expebienced commentary! I think to be fair the

experienced players will be in commentary! I think to be fair the

expebienced players will be in the commentary! I think to be fair the

year of the refepee. commentary! I think to be fair the

year of the referee. Matthew Rees has made a big difference.

year of the referee. Matthew Rees Definitely, it just gives aLl the

year of the referee. Matthew Rees younger players a

year of the referee. Matthew Rees younger plaqers a lift.

year of the referee. Matthew Rees younger players a lift. A simple

year of the referee. Matthew Rees kick for Gareth Davies, the Blues

expend A very confident start from

Blues in the first ten linutes, A very confident start from

helped of course by Liam Williams' A very confident start from

very dangerous A bad kick, that. It trapped

Cuthbert in that little A bad kick, that. It trapped

sure Dan Fish's left but will come sure Dan Dich's left but will bome

in here. ,- left foot. sure Dan Dich's left but will bome

in here. -- left foot. Quite good in here. ,- left foot. Quite good

play. That is an interesting throw and

it's worked for Jonathan Davies. full stadium as well. You've got to

try to create your own atmosphere. That was clever play.

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. That is very good play by the

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. Capdaff Blues.

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. Cardiff Blues. The only thing is

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. they may be

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. thay may `e just dadn't

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. they may be just didn't engage the

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. drift defence line.

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. drifd defence lile. But

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. drift defence line. But look where

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. they end up. Rob, this is like an

The chase is on for Chris Czekaj. unofficial trial match. Yes, it's

good to see Matthew Rees back against Ken Owens. In the centre,

good to see Matthew Rees back yoq'fe got

good to see Matthew Rees back you've got John Davies. A lot of

good to see Matthew Rees back matches all over the park and it is

graad matches all over the park and it is

gread to matches all over the park and it is

great to see supporters in the Mihlenniul

great to see supporters in the Millennium Ctadium

great to see supporters in the Millennium Stadium as well. It is

Millenniul Ctadium as well. It is a big match atmosphere, isn't

big match admosphere, isn't it? Absolutely. Let's just go

big match admosphere, isn't it? Absolutely. Let's bust go back to

big match admosphere, isn't it? the game. Interception! He got in

big match admosphere, isn't it? ahead but couldn't hold onto

ahaad but couldn hold onto it. Phil, back to you.

There is the are saying about the

There is the atmosphere, that must

There is the experience for players

There is the make it. Absolutely, they know

There is the ingredients for today's game. Skills

un`eb ingredients for today's game. Skills

under pressure. It ingredients for today's game. Skills

undeb pressere. Ht is gnod to ingredients for today's game. Skills

players who might not have that ingredients for today's game. Skills

opportunity see how they react oppobtunity see how they react to

this environment this afternoon. You oppobtunity see how they react to

dol'd havd a oppobtunity see how they react to

don't have a notebook today I oppobtunity see how they react to

noticed, it's all in the head, is noticed, ht's all an thd `ead, is

it? I'm noticed, ht's all an thd `ead, is

it? A'm not sure noticed, ht's all an thd `ead, is

it? I'm not sure about that! Great start from the Blues, very

incisive. It is good to see a Great start from the Blues, very

incisive. Id is food to see a few incisive. It is good to see a few

ona incisive. It is good to see a few

one out passes. incisive. It is good to see a few

ona out p`sses. It has incisive. It is good to see a few

one out passes. It has been incisive. It is good to see a few

ona out p`sses. It has been a incisive. It is good to see a few

good start. They have had so many good start. They have h`d so m`ny

different options, there will be good start. They have h`d so m`ny

disappointed that they have not capidalisdd

disappointed that they have not capitalised on those opportunities.

Here come the Blues again. Cory Allen, Josh Navidi and Robin

Here come the Blues again. Cory Copeland in support. A lovely class

Here come the Blues again. Cory to Macauley Cook from Filo Paulo.

Here come the Blues again. Cory pass to Matthew Rees. A lot of

oppions pass to Matthew Rees. A lot of

options for the Blues and options for the @lues and their

runners. The Scarlets have killed it. Get the points on the board.

it, Get the points on the board. Getaway quicker! It is a far greater

it, Get the points on the board. backbone of the Cardiff Blues now,

backbone nf the Bardiff Blues now, but Cory Allen gives them

but Cory @llen ghves thdm options. Before, there were similar

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, but Cory Allen gives them

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, but Cory @llen ghves thdm the

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, but Cory Allen gives them the option

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, of a ball carrier

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, of a ball carriep or a

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, of a ball carrier or a player.

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, brings Dan Fish and

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, brings Dal Fish `nd the wangers

Bedobe, thebe wepe similar plaxers, brings Dan Fish and the wingers into

tha brings Dan Fish and the wingers into

the game. You see a lot of players brings Dan Fish and the wingers into

holding onto the guy who is tackling tham

holding onto the guy who is tackling them and it is a penalty. That is

tha them and it is a penalty. That is

the experience coming them and it is a penalty. That is

the experience comang N. them and it is a penalty. That is

the experience coming N. -- coming N. -- in. The Blues comd

the experience coming N. -- coming N. -- in. The Blues come away with

the experience coming N. -- coming points again. The gap opens up to

11. points again. The gap opens up to

11, There points again. The gap opens up to

11. There has been points again. The gap opens up to

11, There has been control by points again. The gap opens up to

Blues and they look very comfortable. The injury

Blues and they look very shoulder, it is interesting, there

Blues and they look very are a couple of contenders

Blues and they look very ara a couple of bontenddrs now

Blues and they look very are a couple of contenders now and

are a couple of bontenddrs now and Matthew Rees is back in the mix. His

Mapt`ew Rdec is `ack in t`e mix. His chance came in the World Cup in 2011

which chance came in the World Cup in 2011

whic` atthew chance came in the World Cup in 2011

which Matthew Rees missed. That was chance came in the World Cup in 2011

away by Kristian Phillips. A great boot by Gareth Davies. The Scarlets

away by Kristian Phillips. A great had nowhere to go. There is a

away by Kristian Phillips. A great had nowhepe to go. There as a puick

away by Kristian Phillips. A great throw win,

away by Kristian Phillips. A great thpog win, but no

away by Kristian Phillips. A great throw win, but no one engages the

throg win, but nn one engages the defensive line. There are Aaron

throg win, but nn one engages the Warren passes on the way

throg win, but nn one engages the winger. There are three men in front

of him -- there are two passes to winger. There are three men in front

the winger. That is very well done tha gingep. That is very well done

by t`e tha gingep. That is very well done

by the Scarlets and they tha gingep. That is very well done

His concentration needed to be top-notch. At is just

His concentration needed to be top-notch. It is just past Gareth

Maqle. top-notch. It is just past Gareth

Maule. They are doing the simple top-notch. It is just past Gareth

things very well, the Blues from a --.

John Williams ledt him nowhere to go. Davies

John Williams ledt him nowhere to go, Davies dakes again `nd

John Williams ledt him nowhere to go. Davies takes again and again the

stand-off, go. Davies takes again and again the

stand-off. They have to go at it, the Blues, there is good placement

thare. the Blues, there is good placement

there. Inside ball again for the Blues, there is good placement

Hewitt. Good, the Blues, there is good placement

Cuthbert. The Blues seem like they are qard

Cuthbert. The Blues seem like they ara qard puacker, --

Cuthbert. The Blues seem like they are yard quicker. -- a yard quicker.

Gephan are yard quicker. -- a yard quicker.

Gethin Jelkins are yard quicker. -- a yard quicker.

Gethin Jenkins to Alex are yard quicker. -- a yard quicker.

again. Hewitt. A good turn of pace again. Hewidt. A good turn of pace

from a standing start. again. Hewidt. A good turn of pace

from a standing rtart. Filo Patlo again. Hewidt. A good turn of pace

again. I like it when they run again. Hewidt. A good turn of pace

pairs. It is in 477 macro. again. Hewidt. A good turn of pace

pairc. It ic in 477 macro. -- pairs. It is in 477 macro. -- Robin

Copeland. The Scarlets are nowhere Copeland. T`e Scarlets `re nowhere

near the ball. It is very good play. Copeland. T`e Scarlets `re nowhere

It was forward, yes. The idea Copeland. T`e Scarlets `re nowhere

correct by Cory Allen because there correct bx Cory @llen bdcause there

were two men on the outside. The correct bx Cory @llen bdcause there

blind flick over the shoulder was nop gell

blind flick over the shoulder was not well enough

Tha Ccarletc must be wondering what are they have to do to break the

Tha Ccarletc must be wondering what stranglehold of

Tha Ccarletc must be wondering what stpanglehnld of the Bluds in

stranglehold of the Blues in the firsd quarter.

stranglehold of the Blues in the first quarter. They need to get

possessiol first quarter. They need to get

possession and to carry... I do not possessiol and to carry... I dn not

think any of their plays -- players possessiol and to carry... I dn not

have carried yet. They have not had possessiol and to carry... I dn not

the opportunity. They are possessiol and to carry... I dn not

the opportunity. T`ey are under the the opportunity. They are under the

cosh. Liam Williams. He gets it cosh. Lial Gilliams. He gets it

downfield. cosh. Lial Gilliams. He gets it

downfield, Dan cosh. Lial Gilliams. He gets it

downfield. Dan Fish. That is safely cosh. Lial Gilliams. He gets it

out of play. Jonathan, the Blues out of play. on`t`an, the Bluds

have been out of play. on`t`an, the Bluds

hate been going out of play. on`t`an, the Bluds

have been going really well, but thare

have been going really well, but there is a lack

there is ` lack nf commtnacation. Look at all these boys,

there is ` lack nf commtnacation. running in front of the ball,

rulning il front of the ball, the only option is this guy. They are

rulning il front of the ball, the all in front of the ball, the only

oppion all in front of the ball, the only

option left... If the communication all in front of the ball, the only

is good, they can time the run correctly,

If you want a gap, they can have gap. Step out! Ian Davies has given

If you want a gap, they can have them several warnings about the gap.

He is doing his best to get them to them several warnings about the gap.

fall into them several warnings about the gap.

fahl into lane, them several warnings about the gap.

fall into line, the first chance them several warnings about the gap.

the Scarlets to have the ball in hand in the Blues' half.

the Scarlets to have the ball in defence fpom Cory Allen.

the Scarlets to have the ball in defence from Cory Allen. Kristian

the Scarlets to have the ball in Phillips came in from the blindside

wing. Phillips came in from the blindside

wilg. Robin Phillips came in from the blindside

wing. Robin Copeland great run. The wilg. Robhn Copeland great run. The

determination from wilg. Robhn Copeland great run. The

detebmination from John Davies. wilg. Robhn Copeland great run. The

determination from John Davies. He depebmination from John Davies. He

was immediately back on the attack, Dan Fish 247 macro. A little gap

was immediately back on the attack, there. -- to Josh Navidi. Gareth

there. -- to osh Navidh. Gareth Davies in the

there. -- to osh Navidh. Gareth Davies in t`e end

there. -- to osh Navidh. Gareth Davies in the end forced to

there. -- to osh Navidh. Gareth Daties in the end forced to clear

Davies in the end forced to clear out of play. That is all

Davies in the end forced to clear at the moment. Great spot. The ball

goas at the moment. Great spot. The ball

goes around the at the moment. Great spot. The ball

goas arould the back, he at the moment. Great spot. The ball

goes around the back, he is at the moment. Great spot. The ball

deep, that is at the moment. Great spot. The ball

deep, that as eary pickhngs for someone like Cory Allen. Brilliant

soieone like ory Allen. Brilliant work from Robin Copeland. They are

soieone like ory Allen. Brilliant on the front foot, the Scarlets at

the moment. The inside ball by Dan on the front foot, the Scarlets at

Fish, that was good as well. Every single one of the Blues is

Fish, that was good as well. Every up at this afternoon. They have all

contributed. up at this afternoon. They have all

coltributed. Filo up at this afternoon. They have all

contributed. Filo Paulo, once up at this afternoon. They have all

in madfield. Josh Navidi. Cory Allen. Great play

by Cory Allen to Robin Copeland. I Josh Navidi. Cory Allen. Great play

would like to see Robin Copeland pass a little bit. He isolated

Gephan Jelkins for pass a little bit. He isolated

Gethin Jenkins for a while. Alex Cuphbert.

Gethin Jenkins for a while. Alex Cuthbert. Macauley Cook was out on

tha Cuthbert. Macauley Cook was out on

the far wing that he has changed Cuthbert. Macauley Cook was out on

position. Out to Cory Allen. Robin Copeland, Dafydd Hewitt. They `re

trying to create space that was not thare.

trying to create space that was not there. Getaway! The quality

trying to create space that was not stopped them game for the back row

stop`ed them gamd for the back row of the Scarlets. They cannot get

anyw`ere of the Scarlets. They cannot get

anywhere lear the ball. of the Scarlets. They cannot get

anywhere near the ball. You of the Scarlets. They cannot get

the league table, of the Scarlets. They cannot get

tha leagud dable, they `re of the Scarlets. They cannot get

like a top side. T`ey of the Scarlets. They cannot get

like a top side. They have been of the Scarlets. They cannot get

outstanding. There is John Barclay, of the Scarlets. They cannot get

he has not been in the game of the Scarlets. They cannot get

We have had a good of the Scarlets. They cannot get

We have h`d a good start of the Scarlets. They cannot get

We have had a good start to of the Scarlets. They cannot get

We have h`d a good start to thd of the Scarlets. They cannot get

game, we were unlucky with that try of the Scarlets. They cannot get

in the corner. We are keeping the of the Scarlets. They cannot get

bahl at the of the Scarlets. They cannot get

ball at the moment. We need a little of the Scarlets. They cannot get

bit more composure, more points on bit more bomposupe, more points on

the bit more bomposupe, more points on

tha board, bit more bomposupe, more points on

the board. Along way go the board, Along way go yet. Cnry

Allen has looked right on the the board, Along way go yet. Cnry

money. We are pleased with the board, Along way go yet. Cnry

moley. We abe pleased wit` the way the board, Along way go yet. Cnry

everyone has started. He has kicked everyone hac stapted. He `as khcked

the defensive line really well. everyone hac stapted. He `as khcked

is a good battle out there. Are everyone hac stapted. He `as khcked

enjoying it? Yes. It is great for enhoying ht? es, At is great for

the boys enhoying ht? es, At is great for

tha boys playing enhoying ht? es, At is great for

start. Thank enhoying ht? es, At is great for

stard. Th`nc you, Still held by

Kristian Phillips. He Still held by

Krisdian Phallipr. He h`s on hhs Still held by

fatoured left foot. Still held by

favoured left foot. -- he is Still held by

Fish has lo option Still held by

Fish has no option other than Still held by

it in the aar. Still held by

it in the air. Gethin Jenkins, Still held by

charges down. Matthew Rees trying Still held by

charges dnwn. Matthew Rees tryhng to Still held by

evade the clutches of Jake Ball evade the clutchds of J`ke Ball --

Ken Owens and 71,macro. evade the clutchds of J`ke Ball --

Ken Owens and 71-macro. -- evade the clutchds of J`ke Ball --

Ken Owens and 71,macro. -- 71-macro. evade the clutchds of J`ke Ball --

--, The Scarlets cannot

the game so far. All the pressure, all

the game so far. All the pressure, alh dhe

the game so far. All the pressure, all the possession, they would

the game so far. All the pressure, more on the scoreboard. Gareth Maule

on halfway and the Blues are trying more on the scoreboard. Gareth Maule

to make a little bit more. He was hehd

to make a little bit more. He was held up a bit there. Get your

to make a little bit more. He was out! Advantage to the Blues.

to make a little bit more. He was out! Advaltage to the Blues. Matthew

out! Advantage to the Blues. Matthew Reas

out! Advantage to the Blues. Matthew Rees is offside.

out! Advantage to the Blues. Matthew Rees is offcide. Free

out! Advantage to the Blues. Matthew Rees is offside. Free play here.

Rees is offcide. Free plaq here. Interesting decision, that will be

Rees is offcide. Free plaq here. Intebesting decision, that will be a

Interesting decision, that will be a very long kick for

Interesting decision, that will be a vepy long kack for 70s

Interesting decision, that will be a very long kick for 70s -- Rhys

Priectland. very long kick for 70s -- Rhys

Priestland. You can see Matthew Rees Priectland. You ban see Matthew Rees

just needs to be a Priectland. You ban see Matthew Rees

just needr do be a little Priectland. You ban see Matthew Rees

just needs to be a little further back. Sometimes you get away

just needs to be a little further it, but a soft

just needs to be a little further it( but a soft penalty, really.

it, but a soft penalty, really. Lep'c

it, but a soft penalty, really. Let'c get

it, but a soft penalty, really. Let's get a Scarlet viewpoint now.

It's a shame you haven't been able It's a sh`me you haven't been `ble

to get into it at all yet. No, it's been

to get into it at all yet. No, it's bean a

to get into it at all yet. No, it's been a really poor start for us. A

lack of discipline and a been a really poor start for us. A

lack of discipline and ` severe lack of discipline and a severe lack

of accuracy earlier. It's not great, bup ge've got

of accuracy earlier. It's not great, but we've got a number of good

players ald but we've got a number of good

players and hopefully we but we've got a number of good

players ald hopefully we can but we've got a number of good

back to a position and start to back to a position and rtart to

play. They've called up back to a position and rtart to

that to get some points on the back to a position and rtart to

board? Well, as you say, back to a position and rtart to

board? Well, as xou say, we haven't back to a position and rtart to

really gotten into the game back to a position and rtart to

that would be the way to go. A big kick, this is. Scarlets need

this. Plentq of despair there. A big kick, this is. Scarlets need

wasn't a massive effort, all about timing. But still no score for the

wasn't a massive effort, all about Scarlets with almost half an hour

gone. Again, that's the difference. Tha

gone. Again, that's the difference. The `ass wac

gone. Again, that's the difference. The pass was just behind him then.

Tha `ass vac just behind `im then. Which gives the

Tha `ass vac just behind `im then. Whic` gives the `dvancing

Tha `ass vac just behind `im then. the advantage. Too long. Plenty of

tiie the advantage. Too long. Plenty of

time for Dan A great nudge, isn't it? I didn't

realise A great nudge, isn't it? I didn't

realase he `ad that A great nudge, isn't it? I didn't

realise he had that distance in him. A great nudge, isn't it? I didn't

That was clearing it easily. A great nudge, isn't it? I didn't

That was clearinf at earily. It That was clearing it easily. It

di`n't That was clearing it easily. It

didn't have a good run-up, either. Dannq

didn't have a good run-up, either. Danny Wilson just saying, they

cannot get calnot get `osition and t`en when

they get it, momentum. calnot get `osition and t`en when

they get ht, momentum. Just a calnot get `osition and t`en when

they get it, momentum. Just a lack of accuracy. He will be disappointed

with that. Interesting, the of accuracy. He will be disappointed

have gone of accuracy. He will be disappointed

hate gone for of accuracy. He will be disappointed

have gone for a line-up instead of a of accuracy. He will be disappointed

scrum. Nice ball fully Williams, but he

couldn't take it. What's going on here? -- nice ball for Liam

Williams. here? -- nice ball for Liam

Wihliams. Half al `our fone and the here? -- nice ball for Liam

Scarlets, a`art here? -- nice ball for Liam

Scarlets, apart from that monster here? -- nice ball for Liam

cake, have not threatened. -- cake, havd not threatendd. --

monster kick. That could've been

penalty as well. Apologies if there is any bad

language picked up on the Mike lalgeage picked tp on the Mike of

the referee. -- the mic. lalgeage picked tp on the Mike of

certainly been a frustrating ceptainly been a frustratang

half-hour for the Scarlets. The ceptainly been a frustratang

Blues have been on the front Bluec havd been nn the front btt,

they haven't made many That was a torpedo kick. Nothing

wrong with them, let me tell you! That was a torpedo kick. Nothing

Another one. A chance to That was a torpedo kick. Nothing

there's gap year. They've got support ol

there's gap year. They've got support on the outside as well. The

there's gap year. They've got chase wasn't that good, there

there's gap year. They've got chase wasn't that good, t`ere vas

chase wasn't that good, there was an oppobtunity there.

chase wasn't that good, there was an opportunity there. Instead, they

chase wasn't that good, there was an have to build through

A good matchup that is Allen and Jonathan Davies.

A good matchup that is Allen, one

A good matchup that is Allen, ond cap agaanst

A good matchup that is Allen, one cap against Argentina

last year and then injured. Oh, the angle taps

last year and then injured. Oh, the angle tapr co

last year and then injured. Oh, the angle taps so important. Priestland

last year and then injured. Oh, the is through, and from nothing at

last year and then injured. Oh, the is t`rough, and drom nothang at all

last year and then injured. Oh, the the Scarlets

last year and then injured. Oh, the tha Ccarletc get themselves

the Scarlets get themselves back inpo

the Scarlets get themselves back into the

checked the onside from ten red, plaace?

checked the onside from ten red, please? He is onside, he's onside. I

checked the onside from ten red, think he's onside. It is a

checked the onside from ten red, thinc he's onside. It is a port

checked the onside from ten red, think he's onside. It is a port -- a

poor kick fbom think he's onside. It is a port -- a

poor kick from Dan Fish. Oh, I think think he's onside. It is a port -- a

that might be offside. Did Dan Fish think he's onside. It is a port -- a

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put it back onside if it has touched Dan

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put Fish's let's have a look again.

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put Because Dan Fish has

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put Becaese Dan Fish has touc`ed

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put Because Dan Fish has touched it...

touch it? I'm not sure. Does it put What else are you looking at,

What else abe you looking at, Gareth? Just put it again once more.

What else abe you looking at, There is the charge

What else abe you looking at, Thare is the chapge down.

There is the charge down. Definitely in fbont nf the

There is the charge down. Definitely in front of the ball but Dan Fish

has touched it. Therefore he is back onside. You were raght!

has touched it. Therefore he is back onside. You were right! That was

close. Hepe onside. You were right! That was

close. Here we go. onside. You were right! That was

close. Here we gn. Yes, onside. You were right! That was

close. Here we go. Yes, played by Dan Fish. So back onside. Therefore

Dal Fish. So back onsidd. Therefore I'm happy to award the try. That is

Dal Fish. So back onsidd. Therefore the one worry he

Dal Fish. So back onsidd. Therefore tha one worby he had.

Dal Fish. So back onsidd. Therefore the one worry he had. All

Dal Fish. So back onsidd. Therefore possession, all territory, all the

possessiol, all territory, all the play, and all of a sudden, they are

play, and all of a sudddn, they are now back to within four

play, and all of a sudddn, they are now back to withhn four points. One

play, and all of a sudddn, they are charge could be the impetus the

charge could be the impdtus thd Scarlets need. Priestland

charge could be the impdtus thd his own try. You would have put your

charge could be the impdtus thd mortgage on it. A little too

nonchalant. The project to re--- the angle was all wrong. That was easier

nonchalant. The project to re--- the than the kick I missed!

nonchalant. The project to re--- the than the jick I missed! I

nonchalant. The project to re--- the than the kick I missed! I have

nonchalant. The project to re--- the than the jick I missed! I have to

nonchalant. The project to re--- the put my hand up, I have missed one in

nonchalant. The project to re--- the front of the post as well. Well, a

nonchalant. The project to re--- the converted try with -- would

nonchalant. The project to re--- the converted tby with -- would edfe tHe

nonchalant. The project to re--- the Scarlets ahead.

That is one frustration, not been able to get their

That is one frustration, nop been `ble to get thdir hands

not been able to get their hands on the ball. Can the Blues re-establish

not been able to get their hands on themselves again? They are not

alhoging themselves again? They are not

allowing the Blues to get that drivang line.

allowing the Blues to get that driving line. Good discipline by the

allowing the Blues to get that Scarlet forwards.

The referee is Jonathan Davies.

The referee is Jolathan Dafies. Every

The referee is Jonathan Davies. Every time we come

Joladhan Dafies. Every time we come into this zone there seems to be a

trend of players ending up on into this zone there seems to be a

wrong side. Have a chat. If this goes over, it could be

significant. His third successful penalty gives

the Blues a little bit lore breathing space just before

half-time. You can either lie down an`

half-time. You can either lie down and wait for the ball to pass you or

half-time. You can either lie down you can make an advert. -- an

Good run by Cuthbert. A great pass will stop him.

Matthew Rees will be feeling the pace of this game. His first start

Matthew Rees will be feeling the in months. Jake Ball is struggling,

he's had another knock. John Davies is tearing it up. Miracle ball.

he's had another knock. John Davies There will be a Scarlet

There will be a Rcarlet scrum, but one bit of magic from Jordan

one bit of magic from Jnrdan Williams not quite enough. Just has

to be patient and keep hold of Williams not quite enough. Just has

That's what they've got, Williams not quite enough. Just has

Scarlets, the legs of Williams not quite enough. Just has

Scarlets, t`e legs of these players. Williams not quite enough. Just has

They can score from anywhere. Just Williams not quite enough. Just has

needs Williams not quite enough. Just has

needc to be patient Williams not quite enough. Just has

needs to be patient and set Barack Williams not quite enough. Just has

ball up. -- set the Williams not quite enough. Just has

ball up. ,- set the ruck ball up. Williams not quite enough. Just has

ball up. -- set the ruck ball up. ball up. ,- set the ruck ball up.

Here is a little luck up. He takes on Robin Copeland. -- look up.

It is a scrum for the Blues. Kickers on either side. The right foot of

Gareth Davies, the left of on either side. The right foot of

Gapedh Daties, the left of Dan on either side. The right foot of

Gareth Davies, the left of Dan Fish. Matthew Rees spent nine years

the Scarlets before Matthew Rees spent nine years

the Ccarlets before joining the Matthew Rees spent nine years

Blues. He will be enjoying the Matthew Rees spent nine years

battle against them this afternoon. Matthew Rees spent nine years

At least he can get shot of it at tha

At least he can get shot of it at the second

At least he can get shot of it at tha cecond attempt.

At least he can get shot of it at the second attempt. Possibly. Aaron

At least he can get shot of it at Shingler. Gareth Maule.

struggling for it. Gareth Davies, top try scorer at this afternoon,

struggling for it. Gareth Davies, has not had a chance

struggling for it. Gareth Davies, has not had a ch`nce this

struggling for it. Gareth Davies, -- top try scorer this season.

This gives the Scarlets the last opportunity in the first half. They

This gives the Scarlets the last have not created anything. Lack of

accuracy. have not created anything. Lack of

accubacy. Lack have not created anything. Lack of

accuracy. Lack of penetration, lack have not created anything. Lack of

of opportunities. have not created anything. Lack of

of opportunaties. The try of opportunities. The try has come

from a charge down. John Barclay geps

from a charge down. John Barclay gets into t`e

from a charge down. John Barclay gets into the game via a line-out.

geps into t`e gale via ` line-out. Aaron Shingler. It is over the gain

Aaron hilgler. Ht is over the gain line, Gareth Maule tries to

line, aret` aule tries to continue in the same vein. Straight through

tha middle from in the same vein. Straight through

the middle from Samsung leave. They ara

the middle from Samsung leave. They are a bit slow clearing out --

Saison are a bit slow clearing out --

Samson Lee. Bradley Davies are a bit slow clearing out --

Samson Lee. Bradleq Davhes has are a bit slow clearing out --

Samson Lee. Bradley Davies has to drag him down. They got the

Samson Lee. Bradley Davies has to penalty. That is what the Scarlets

penalty. That is w`at the Scarlets were playing for. It is a

penalty. That is w`at the Scarlets no-brainer.

penalty. That is w`at the Scarlets no)brainer. Psychologically, how

penalty. That is w`at the Scarlets would you line this up? I would give

it to Jordan! Gareth Davies knows what he is doing. This is an

it to Jordan! Gareth Davies knows what he is doing. This hs an easy

it to Jordan! Gareth Davies knows kick for Matthew Rees. He needs to

it to Jordan! Gareth Davies knows get on with it. You have to block it

it to Jordan! Gareth Davies knows out, go through what you do in

training, follow-t`rough, out, go through what you do in

training, follow-through, three points. If you were the Scarlets

supporter, you would taje a points. If you were the Scarlets

supporter, you would take a 6-point points. If you were the Scarlets

deficit after points. If you were the Scarlets

dedicit adter this points. If you were the Scarlets

deficit after this first half. -- a scarlet supporter. -- a the Scarlets

deficit after this first half. -- a supporter.

Maybe a bit too nonchalant with the conversion attempt. Making sure the

colversion attempt. akhng sure the preparations are right for this one.

Last kick of the first half, three points for Rhys Priestland. It is

Last kick of the first half, three incredible to thhnk that

Last kick of the first half, three still very much in this one. It has

Last kick of the first half, three been all Blues, but it is still

Last kick of the first half, three one score game. The

Last kick of the first half, three one ccore game. The Blues are

Last kick of the first half, three leading by 14-8. We

Last kick of the first half, three leadang bx !4-8. We created

Last kick of the first half, three chances. We need to keep our depth.

Last kick of the first half, three We are creating space. We need

We are creading rpace. Ve need to communicate better. Are

We are creading rpace. Ve need to coimunicate better. Are you enjoyiNg

We are creading rpace. Ve need to the occasion? Yes. It is great. That

was Robin Copeland. A very happy Robin Copdland.

was Robin Copeland. A very happy Robin Copeland. It could not have

started better for the Blues. Alex Cuphbert

started better for the Blues. Alex Cuthbert scored the opening

started better for the Blues. Alex Cuphbert scored the opening try.

Cuthbert scored the opening try. Moments later, a yellow card for

Moients later, a yellow card for this dangerous tackle on

Moients later, a yellow card for Cuthbert. The Blues had controlled

it well. Break for Cuthbert. The Blues had controlled

it well. @reak for the Rcarlets, Rhys Priestland raced over for a

it well. @reak for the Rcarlets, try. -- a break for the Scarlets. He

it well. @reak for the Rcarlets, missed the conversion, but he atoned

for missed the conversion, but he atoned

The score is 14-8. -- just before missed the conversion, but he atoned

the second half. The missed the conversion, but he atoned

dominating. They really missed the conversion, but he atoned

dominatinf. They really are in dominating. They really are in

contbol, dominating. They really are in

control, but the Scarlets dominating. They really are in

showing just enough to stay in the showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

game and the next 40 minutes could showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

be very interesting. showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

be very ilteresting. Yes, showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

be very interesting. Yes, the showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

have been dominating showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

hate been dominating this game, showing jusd enoug` to rtay in the

have been dominating this game, but the Scarlets keep coming back.

have been dominating this game, but the Ccarletc keep coming back. With

the Scarlets keep coming back. With that try, good thinking by Jake

bahl. that try, good thinking by Jake

ball. He should have put that try, good thinking by Jake

bahl. He rhould have put thAt that try, good thinking by Jake

ball. He should have put that one away -- Jake Ball. It would be

ball. He should have put that one interesting to hear what is being

said in the changing interesting to hear what is being

start for the Blues. They have stard for the Blues. Thdy have

dominated. They stard for the Blues. Thdy have

doiinated, Dhey have been stard for the Blues. Thdy have

dominated. They have been going for stard for the Blues. Thdy have

the corner. They have shot for stard for the Blues. Thdy have

penalties. A great first try. stard for the Blues. Thdy have

Allen has been great. Earlier, he stard for the Blues. Thdy have

was on fire. He had three inpebventions.

was on fire. He had three interventions. This subtle little

inpebventions. This subtle little kick put the pressure on. Look at

inpebventions. This subtle little Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

work. Cory Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

wopk. Cory Allen Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

work. Cory Allen does not get over Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

the line, but he keeps up Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

pressure on the Scarlets. With Liam Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

Williams in the Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

Willaams in the back, Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

Williams in the back, he slips the Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

line and it was a Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

lile and it was ` great Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

line and it was a great start Alex Cuthbert. He is hungry for

lile and it was ` great start for line and it was a great start for

tha line and it was a great start for

the Blues, line and it was a great start for

the Blues. Moments later, what line and it was a great start for

the Blues, Moments later, what couLd the Blues, Moments later, what could

have been a pivotal moment, Liam the Blues, Moments later, what could

Williams, a dangerous the Blues, Moments later, what could

Willaams, a dangdrous taccle which the Blues, Moments later, what could

could have seen a red the Blues, Moments later, what could

could havd ceen a red card. the Blues, Moments later, what could

could have seen a red card. I think the Blues, Moments later, what could

the referee has helped the Blues, Moments later, what could

the beferee has helped him. It the Blues, Moments later, what could

stemmed from the Alex Cuthbert try. If there is an aspect of

stemmed from the Alex Cuthbert try. If there hs an arpect of the g`me

If there is an aspect of the game that Liam Walliams needr

If there is an aspect of the game that Liam Williams needs to work

If there is an aspect of the game on, it is his aggression. He is

If there is an aspect of the game on( at is his aggression. He is in a

If there is an aspect of the game little bit of our fracar there.

little bit of our fracas there. -- of a fracas. He is lucky he is not

little bit of our fracas there. -- sitting in the dugout. His

temperament can be a benefit temperamelt can `e a benefit

sometimes, but at other times it is temperamelt can `e a benefit

a liability. That was plain stqpadity,

a liability. That was plain stupidity. I do rape the guy, he has

a liability. That was plain been playing exceptionally well. He

a liability. That was plain has dhat

a liability. That was plain has that spark -- ie do rate the

guy. The game plan of the Blues has that spark -- ie do rate the

appears to be working well. The coach of the Blues will be happy at

appears to be working well. The half-time. It is still a one score

appears to be working well. The game. I have had some insight into

tha game. I have had some insight into

the preparation. There is Ken Owens. game. I have had some insight into

We said about them getting game. I have had some insight into

haldc of game. I have had some insight into

hands of the ball carriers, look game. I have had some insight into

the defenders game. I have had some insight into

the defendebs fop game. I have had some insight into

the defenders for the Scarlets. They fohded.

the defenders for the Scarlets. They folded. Look how close they are,

the defenders for the Scarlets. They Bluec will have loticed

the defenders for the Scarlets. They Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

Davies Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

Daties is Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

Davies is exposed. They make inroads Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

down there. Look how the Blues Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

defence, they have Gareth Maule. Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

Gethin Jenkins will lift. Blues will have noticed this. Gareth

Gethin Jelkans will lift. A Gethan Jenkans will lift. A

different approach. They go over the didferent a`proabh. hey go ovdr the

top and they try to didferent a`proabh. hey go ovdr the

Davies down the channel and win the Daties down the bhannel and win the

challenge with Matthew Rees. Daties down the bhannel and win the

have lacked Daties down the bhannel and win the

the Scarlets did not lack accuracy Daties down the bhannel and win the

is when they crossed. There was a Daties down the bhannel and win the

dispute about Daties down the bhannel and win the

dispete a`out being Daties down the bhannel and win the

dispute about being onside. It was a Daties down the bhannel and win the

vital try. Yes. It was a bad Daties down the bhannel and win the

vipal try. Qes. It was a bad khck vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Dan vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Dal Fish, vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Dan Fish, but vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Dal Fish, but the reacted. He vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

where he is onside, but then Rhys vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Priectland goes nn the vital try. Yes. It was a bad kick by

Priestland goes on the left and go Priectland goes nn the left and go

straight into the post. Great Priectland goes nn the left and go

and great vision. It should Priectland goes nn the left and go

been a 7-point. -- seven-pointer. been a 7-poant. ,- seven-pointer. He

showed character. He had a penalty, tha

showed character. He had a penalty, the nerves would be

showed character. He had a penalty, the nerves gould be going

showed character. He had a penalty, the nerves would be going through

showed character. He had a penalty, him, but he had the composure and

showed character. He had a penalty, that was great. They

that was freat. They are not functioning at

that was freat. They are not Scarlets. T`e Blues are

that was freat. They are not Scarlets. The Blues are in control,

bup it is Scarlets. The Blues are in control,

but it is still anyone's game. You but at is sdill `nqone's game. You

talked about Liam Williams, today but at is sdill `nqone's game. You

you have topped up Cory Allen. Would yoq `ave to`ped tp Cory Allen. Would

he be your man of the match? He he be youp man od the m`tch? He has

been exceptional. He he be youp man od the m`tch? He has

bean exceptaonal, @e is readinf the he be youp man od the m`tch? He has

game well and posing a lot of he be youp man od the m`tch? He has

problems dob the he be youp man od the m`tch? He has

problems for the backline of the Scarlets. Cory Allen having that

awareness after beating one Scarlets. Cory Allen having that

dedender. Gbeat Scarlets. Cory Allen having that

defender. Great play. I am Scarlets. Cory Allen having that

that he is communicating very well. Scarlets. Cory Allen having that

He is bringing the forward outside him and he is looking a class act.

hii and hd as lookang a class `ct. He is showing that he

hii and hd as lookang a class `ct. He ic showing that he should

hii and hd as lookang a class `ct. He is showing that he should go

He ic showing th`t he should gn to South Africa. Very exciting and he

is doing very well. If South Africa. Very exciting and he

is doing teby well. If xou are South Africa. Very exciting and he

rugby fan, it you will South Africa. Very exciting and he

rugby fan, at you will not want to South Africa. Very exciting and he

move too far, South Africa. Very exciting and he

move too dab, there is South Africa. Very exciting and he

move too far, there is a double dose mote too dab, thdre is ` double dose

coming your way. After this mote too dab, thdre is ` double dose

we have Cup Dragons playing the Ospreys. -- Dragons.

Some of those are more than others. There is

Some of those are more than otheps. hepe is Sam

Some of those are more Warburton. He is speaking to our

Some of those are more correspondent. What is the latest on

Some of those are more the entry? The slaying comes off in

Some of those are more a week. I am back at training. --

tha a week. I am back at training. --

the slaying. -- sling. The boys are a week. I am back at training. --

going to New Zealand. I will a week. I am back at training. --

getting ready a week. I am back at training. --

geptang ready fop a week. I am back at training. --

getting ready for September. The Blqec

getting ready for September. The Bluec have

getting ready for September. The Blues have been terrific. I had a

getting ready for September. The good feeling about this game. We had

a couple of great performances. good feeling about this game. We had

Disappointed with the try Disa`pointed with the try we g`ve

away. We had a lot of territory and control. This is a great transfer

contbol. Thas is a great transfer for Josh. I've always thought so. He

contbol. Thas is a great transfer carries well, he's great in

carries well, he's great an defence. I thought very highly

carries well, he's great an defence. I dhought very higHly of

carries well, he's great an him, so a fantastic opportunity for

carries well, he's great an him. And Bradley Davies has been

playang blind-side. him. And Bradley Davies has been

playing blind-side. That would mean him. And Bradley Davies has been

you wouldn't be talking to your him. And Bradley Davies has been

friend for while! Dan got man friend fop ghile! Dan gnt man nf the

match playing against Fiji and that was playing blind-side. It's

match playing against Fiji and that brilliant being xear,

match playing against Fiji and that brilliant being year, it

match playing against Fiji and that fantastic

match playing against Fiji and that faltastic to

match playing against Fiji and that fantastic to seeing -- to see so

match playing against Fiji and that many guys here to support rugby.

Happq many guys here to support rugby.

Happy Easter from all of us. He many guys here to support rugby.

loves his chocolate and look at that sehf

loves his chocolate and look at that self be there. We talked about the

loves his chocolate and look at that South Africa tour. You are one of

South frica toup. You `re one of only 22 Welshmen in history who know

South frica toup. You `re one of how to beat

South frica toup. You `re one of how do beat South Africa.

South frica toup. You `re one of how to beat South Africa. How would

you do it? Dhey `re always how to beat South Africa. How would

you do it? They are always going to be a physical side. You know, they

are be a physical side. You know, they

ara a be a physical side. You know, they

are a physical bunch. They don't like playhng exp`nsive rugby,

believe it or not. They just have a like playhng exp`nsive rugby,

power game. So like playhng exp`nsive rugby,

poweb gamd. So ynu like playhng exp`nsive rugby,

power game. So you need to meet them poweb gamd. So ynu need to meet them

head-on and use your dynamic head-on and use xour dynamic

players, the likes head-on and use xour dynamic

Williams, these guys head-on and use xour dynamic

Wihlaams, t`ese guqs with Williams, these guys with slight

heat and good handling ability, and throg

heat and good handling ability, and thpog the ball a bit wider.

heat and good handling ability, and throw the ball a bit wider. It is

heat and good handling ability, and all about mentality, how you compose

heat and good handling ability, and yourcelf. You

heat and good handling ability, and yourself. You know, we have

heat and good handling ability, and yourcelf. You know, we have got

yourself. You know, we have got great plaxebs

yourself. You know, we have got great players that can

yourself. You know, we have got great plaxebs that can fo

yourself. You know, we have got great players that can go down there

yourself. You know, we have got and when. -- and win. Let's

yourself. You know, we have got Martin into this. Would you prefer

to see a specialist on Martin into this. Would you prefer

blind-side? It is an interesting concept. I'm not too sure about

playang Bpadley concept. I'm not too sure about

playing Bradley at six. It doesn't concept. I'm not too sure about

really work for me. I think you really wopk for le. think you

should keep players in really wopk for le. think you

positions. Josh, Sam Lewis, they really wopk for le. think you

might not be as physical as some players, `ud

might not be as physical as some players, but whoever you put

might not be as physical as some thay are

might not be as physical as some they are not going to be the same

player. Wise words from they are not going to be the same

Williams. Plenty of they are not going to be the same

coming in this weekend. Glasgow are coiing in t`is weecend. Glasgow are

beating Ulster. coiing in t`is weecend. Glasgow are

beating Ulsder. That coiing in t`is weecend. Glasgow are

beating Ulster. That makes beating Ulsder. That majes the top

four chase much more interesting. foqr chasd much lore interesting.

The Ospreys are coming tp foqr chasd much lore interesting.

The Ospreys are coming up next this afpebnoon,

The Ospreys are coming up next this afternoon, they basically need

aftebnoon, dhey `asically need to win everything

aftebnoon, dhey `asically need to wil everythang bdtween

aftebnoon, dhey `asically need to win everything between now and the

aftebnoon, dhey `asically need to end of the season to stand any

chance of getting into the play-offs,

chance of getting into the play-offs. The Scarlets are still

chance of getting into the fairly safe for that European spot

chance of getting into the but Edinburgh and Connacht are hot

on their heels. And the Blues are not yet out of it, so plenty to

nop yet out of it, so plenty to play for still

nop yet out of it, so plenty to play fop still in

nop yet out of it, so plenty to play for still in the Pro12. And plenty

for ctill in the Pro12. And plenty to play for this afternoon. 40

minudes to play for this afternoon. 40

minutes left for the Scarlets to to play for this afternoon. 40

rediscover their group. to play for this afternoon. 40

re`iccovep dheir group. -- to play for this afternoon. 40

rediscover their group. -- groove. As you cal cee, they are

their way back As you cal cee, they are

thaib way back out onto As you cal cee, they are

their way back out onto the Mihlenniul

their way back out onto the Millennium Stadium pitch. We can

crosc Millennium Stadium pitch. We can

cross back to our commentary Millennium Stadium pitch. We can

Martin, Jonathan and Gareth. Maptin, Jnnathan and Gareth. Thank

you. There has been one change and Maptin, Jnnathan and Gareth. Thank

that is Christy comedians -- Chris Dicomidis. It

that is Christy comedians -- Chris Dicomidis, It is

that is Christy comedians -- Chris Dicomidis. It is still

that is Christy comedians -- Chris Dicomidis, It is still fame on.

Lewis Jones making sure out of play.

It is a blow Bradley Davies is off. He has a good

presence in the Bradley Davies is off. He has a good

prasence in the set Bradley Davies is off. He has a good

presence in the set piece for them. presence hn the ret piece for them.

Good combination of Jonathan Davies Good combhnation of on`t`an Davies

and Gareth Maule. Lovely inside ball to Jordan Williams.

and Gareth Maule. Lovely inside ball to Jordan Willials. He