:00:47. > :00:51.It's been a badly kept secret. For weeks he's been linked with Wasps...
:00:51. > :00:56.Cardiff blues have put the assistant coach in charge of the
:00:56. > :01:03.team... He's stepped down as chief executive of the Cardiff Blues...
:01:03. > :01:12.They are making a shock return to Arms Park for a match against can
:01:12. > :01:22.ought.... Gavin Henson has been sacked from Cardiff Blues for
:01:22. > :01:38.
:01:38. > :01:45.He made a complete pig's ear of it... Almost to the try-line and
:01:45. > :01:49.he's there. There is no doubt it's been a
:01:49. > :01:54.turbulent few months for the Blues. Edinburgh are the visitors this
:01:54. > :02:01.afternoon. The Blues are out of the play-off race but are looking to
:02:01. > :02:09.restore some pride and hopefully to give their departing player as
:02:09. > :02:13.send-off. Edinburgh are languishing in 119 place in the Pro 12.
:02:13. > :02:17.Hello, good afternoon and welcome to Scrum V Live from Cardiff City
:02:17. > :02:22.stadium. A disappointing crowd for this afternoon this afternoon. This
:02:22. > :02:26.could be the last time we broadcast from the Cardiff City stadium. We
:02:26. > :02:33.negotiations are under way to try to move back to Cardiff arms park
:02:33. > :02:38.next year. That is unconfirmed. It has been a miserable period for
:02:38. > :02:42.Blues fans. Five defeats on the trot, including a hammering at
:02:42. > :02:47.Leinster. As a former Cardiff player, what have you made of it
:02:47. > :02:54.all? The last fine weeks have been sad, but it is a culmination of a
:02:54. > :02:58.few years of very poor decisions. An omnishambles as they describe it
:02:58. > :03:05.these days. They thought the fans would come and they haven't. They
:03:05. > :03:14.lost their head coach. They decided not replace him but promoted two
:03:14. > :03:19.inexperienced coaches. It hasn't work. They decided to keep Xavier
:03:19. > :03:25.Rush and probably not at the best time of his career. That was a poor
:03:25. > :03:32.decision. Those decisions have come from the top. If they are to keep
:03:32. > :03:35.the players in Jamie Roberts and Warburton, they have to turn things
:03:35. > :03:39.around. They have announced they are seeking to appoint a new
:03:39. > :03:43.director of rugby next season. What effect might that have in
:03:43. > :03:47.galvanising this squad? A big effect, as at the moment there is
:03:47. > :03:54.no-one in charge. There's a group of senior players and two coaches.
:03:54. > :03:58.There is no-one taking responsibility. They need a bit of
:03:58. > :04:02.team atmosphere and confidence back into the team. Regardless of what's
:04:02. > :04:08.happening on and off the pitch, this represents an opportunity for
:04:08. > :04:12.the fans to say goodbye to some real legends. There are 12 players
:04:12. > :04:18.that are leaving. It is a shame that they are the senior players.
:04:18. > :04:24.When you have the likes of Jakey Roberts and Warburton and half
:04:24. > :04:30.penny, it's a bit up in the air at the moment where Alex Cuthbert will
:04:30. > :04:35.stay or go. As a coach and a team you want your best players playing
:04:35. > :04:41.for Cardiff. A new director of rugby will be in place next season,
:04:41. > :04:47.but so far the Blues have been jointly coached. Just a few moments
:04:47. > :04:51.ago we caught up with Justin Burnell. It's a farewell to some
:04:51. > :04:57.Blues legends today. How important is it to get a good performance in
:04:57. > :05:02.for their sakes? We need a good performance all around. Even more
:05:02. > :05:08.so some players have given Cardiff Blues some fantastic game time and
:05:08. > :05:12.support on and off the field. It would be go to go out on a positive
:05:12. > :05:18.note. How much pressure do you feel personally, you and Gareth, to get
:05:18. > :05:22.a win? No pressure at all, to be honest. What we did at the start
:05:22. > :05:27.was set out to give our utmost effort and support to Cardiff Blues.
:05:27. > :05:31.We were asked to do a job. We did the job. Would we like to win
:05:31. > :05:36.today? Of course we would. We have the finish on a high, but nobody
:05:36. > :05:41.can take away what we've given this year, 150% to Cardiff Blues. Good
:05:41. > :05:51.luck. Thank you. It looks as if Edinburgh have an eye on the
:05:51. > :05:55.Edinburgh semi. Can the Blues win tonight? Let's hope so. Let's hope
:05:55. > :06:00.they can entertain and send the boys off with a smile. A quick
:06:01. > :06:05.stphriction I think it will be a win for the -- a quick prediction?
:06:05. > :06:14.I think it will be a win for the Blues.
:06:14. > :06:20.OK. We shall see. Let's hand over to our commentary team. Thank you
:06:20. > :06:23.Ross. Roddy Grant lies out the Edinburgh team to the Cardiff City
:06:24. > :06:33.stadium. It might a familiar feeling for them, having to played
:06:34. > :06:56.
:06:56. > :07:02.semifinal of the Heineken Cup. Resting a few key players. But as
:07:02. > :07:05.far as the Blues go, losing players the name of the game. Bradley
:07:05. > :07:14.Davies leads them down the tunnel for the final time this season at
:07:14. > :07:19.their home ground. Even though they made it to the
:07:19. > :07:27.quarterfinals of the Heineken Cup, there is no denying it's been a
:07:27. > :07:37.desperately disappointing season for them. Young Will Fletcher is
:07:37. > :07:39.
:07:39. > :07:46.relishing being the mascot today. One big last game. Will will will
:07:46. > :07:56.said this is his last game, definite. What a servant he's been
:07:56. > :08:25.
:08:25. > :08:31.Zealanders, Paul Casey and Casey both sides. I hope to have a very
:08:31. > :08:35.open and attractive game, a fast game I hope.
:08:35. > :08:44.The showers have abated for the moment.
:08:44. > :08:51.I would expect Cardiff to dominate the pace. All the players have been
:08:51. > :09:01.rested for the Heineken Cup. Luke Hamilton starting his second
:09:01. > :09:01.
:09:01. > :10:17.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:10:17. > :10:27.and out of reach of the Edinburgh advantage.
:10:27. > :10:39.
:10:39. > :10:43.Good yardage there, the Edinburgh Edinburgh languishing almost at the
:10:43. > :10:53.foot of the table yet are the first Scottish team to make the semifinal
:10:53. > :11:17.
:11:17. > :11:27.Godman. It is the visitors who get off on the front foot.
:11:27. > :11:27.
:11:27. > :12:50.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:12:50. > :12:55.to look at defensive system of the Edinburgh centres. Both occasions
:12:55. > :13:05.now they have defended very tight. One of them shot out of the line.
:13:05. > :13:05.
:13:05. > :13:49.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:13:49. > :13:56.They've got to try to attack either the far side. A good injection of
:13:56. > :14:03.pace by Ben Blair. Tried to put Cuthbert on the outside of his man.
:14:03. > :14:08.There is the knock-on. Read the play well. Good hands by Blair, but
:14:08. > :14:18.tried to bump him up but not enough space. Should have come on the
:14:18. > :14:26.
:14:26. > :14:32.This is the first real tackling -- attacking opportunity for the Blues.
:14:32. > :14:42.Outside arm. Just drifted off-centre from Andrew
:14:42. > :15:09.
:15:09. > :15:19.were all offside. Phillips hasn't got his arms raised, so play on for
:15:19. > :15:19.
:15:19. > :15:59.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:15:59. > :16:09.make a tackle. He was off balance. penalty coming this time for the
:16:09. > :16:10.
:16:10. > :16:19.Cardiff Blues. Just have to be patient now and again over the gain
:16:19. > :16:24.line. The try line coming ever nearer. James Jones has got his
:16:24. > :16:34.flag up. Let's see what he has got to say.
:16:34. > :16:39.
:16:39. > :16:46.REFEREE: The tackle was high, by 12 red. The most recent penalty... I
:16:46. > :16:56.will go with this one. Nothing untoward. The tackle on Alex
:16:56. > :17:06.
:17:06. > :17:16.John Houston responsible for high tackles. They were not malicious so
:17:16. > :17:47.
:17:47. > :17:57.why has he got to stop the game? out. Straight away, over the top.
:17:57. > :17:58.
:17:58. > :18:03.He was showing intent. Going for the tries, just lacking that
:18:03. > :18:08.execution at the moment. I think Edinburgh's weakness is in the
:18:08. > :18:12.centres. They are struggling to cope with the dummy runs, and they
:18:12. > :18:18.are very simple dummy runs. It is a fine line because you don't want
:18:18. > :18:24.the ball carrier to be isolated, and yet the support has to stay on
:18:24. > :18:33.his feet, otherwise the penalty is given away. It is difficult because
:18:33. > :18:39.you do get bumped over sometimes. Sometimes they don't purposely seal
:18:39. > :18:49.the ball off, but they get bumped over by whoever is behind them and
:18:49. > :19:11.
:19:11. > :19:15.defence has looked good. So far, it has paid off for them. The they're
:19:15. > :19:25.doing enough at the moment to prevent the overlap, also getting
:19:25. > :19:26.
:19:26. > :19:33.the important penalties to clear the decks. Hang on.
:19:33. > :19:43.REFEREE: I will not tolerate No. 7 speaking in that way.
:19:43. > :19:46.
:19:46. > :19:56.Than him! Send him off, and ban him! Yes, a nasty piece of work,
:19:56. > :20:19.
:20:19. > :20:29.possession for the Cardiff Blues. Luke Hamilton, just 20 years old.
:20:29. > :20:52.
:20:52. > :21:02.moment, Edinburgh. The Cardiff Blues are realigning in defence,
:21:02. > :21:10.
:21:10. > :21:14.and they have gone in the opposite Godman. Clearing their lines. There
:21:14. > :21:24.is no real threat coming from Edinburgh. The Cardiff Blues have
:21:24. > :21:53.
:21:53. > :22:03.been down in the Cardiff Blues' 22, they have allowed Lloyd Williams to
:22:03. > :22:07.
:22:07. > :22:17.push them back too far. Lloyd Williams, one of the youngsters the
:22:17. > :22:45.
:22:45. > :22:55.Cardiff Blues are looking to build and loses out, so back to the
:22:55. > :23:24.
:23:24. > :23:31.that knock-on, to be honest. Phil Godman was looking for the inside
:23:31. > :23:36.ball. That is a good scrum. That is where you want the domination. Get
:23:36. > :23:43.the platform, get over the gain line, then get the forwards running
:23:43. > :23:47.at the opposition. That is where the Ospreys have been so good this
:23:47. > :23:54.season. They have had a great platform, their line-up has been
:23:54. > :24:00.good. They have Jones running into the defence causing havoc, then
:24:00. > :24:04.releasing a quick ball for the back. That scrum should give them some
:24:04. > :24:14.confidence to use their plot form and get the ball carriers into the
:24:14. > :24:14.
:24:14. > :25:16.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:25:16. > :25:26.second crack at it, see if they can come away with any. This time. Over
:25:26. > :25:26.
:25:26. > :26:21.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:26:21. > :26:28.thrown now, so they won't. A very very good play. He called for the
:26:28. > :26:32.ball, he noticed a second role in the line and stepped in beautifully.
:26:32. > :26:42.Laulala with another break. there is the problem again, the
:26:42. > :27:06.
:27:06. > :27:15.Williams! The space was out wide but Lloyd Williams didn't need it
:27:15. > :27:23.and the Cardiff Blues got the drive. -- the Traille. A as the heavens
:27:23. > :27:33.opened, the Cardiff Blues have opened their account. Just watch -
:27:33. > :27:35.
:27:35. > :27:41.he comes in here, a right foot step, beats the second row. The numbers
:27:41. > :27:48.on the left-hand side, but Lloyd Williams just forced his way over.
:27:48. > :27:52.Very good play by Blair to make that initial break. Sweeney was
:27:52. > :28:02.screaming for the ball on the outside. If Lloyd Williams had not
:28:02. > :28:20.
:28:20. > :28:26.got there, I think she would have the Cardiff Blues ahead 7-3. I have
:28:26. > :28:31.Tom Shanklin with me. The atmosphere here is so real, there
:28:31. > :28:36.is not many here. There are plenty, but they have come disguised as
:28:36. > :28:41.seats. How disappointed are you there is not the send-off? It is
:28:41. > :28:46.disappointing, to be honest. It is quite empty here and it would have
:28:46. > :28:53.been nice to see some more of these players leaving. They are leading
:28:53. > :29:02.at the moment though. Yes, it is nice to see Blair make the break
:29:02. > :29:12.and Lloyd finished it off. In block a, Roby, Jones has been replaced by
:29:12. > :29:28.
:29:28. > :29:32.Smith - that's in the crowd! kicked off, now it is horrible.
:29:32. > :29:42.Approaching midway in the first half and the Cardiff Blues have
:29:42. > :29:57.
:29:57. > :30:02.centimetre, and maybe snog a fuel as well. That is a great ball.
:30:02. > :30:12.Sweeney has kicked well today. He has good distance into everything
:30:12. > :30:12.
:30:12. > :31:06.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:31:06. > :31:12.today. It is absolutely chucking it Slippery, horbl conditions.
:31:12. > :31:22.-- horrible conditions. Something tells me Glamorgan and Hampshire
:31:22. > :31:48.
:31:48. > :31:58.may not be playing at the Swalec monsoon out there! I knew we would
:31:58. > :32:22.
:32:22. > :32:32.have a few showers, but this is scum, but Phillips Philip let them
:32:32. > :32:32.
:32:32. > :33:14.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:33:14. > :33:24.-- scrum, but Dudley Phillips let bit of defending.
:33:24. > :33:55.
:33:55. > :33:59.Black just leaving it forward. Kyle aware. He scooped it back in one
:33:59. > :34:09.movement. Pressure immediately lifted. A good chance of
:34:09. > :34:21.
:34:21. > :34:31.Laulala - Chris Patterson ran straight at Casey Laulala. Not the
:34:31. > :34:49.
:34:49. > :34:54.very slow. Putting themselves under pressure. Coming in from the side.
:34:54. > :35:00.Consistent. Penalised, Martyn Williams earlier in the game.
:35:00. > :35:10.In from the side, clearing outnumber 12.
:35:10. > :35:40.
:35:40. > :35:44.Ball comes out, Martyn Williams. the opening stages, but it is two
:35:44. > :35:49.teams that are hardly coming into this game in the best run of form.
:35:49. > :35:59.The Blues have lost five of the last six. Edinburgh in the league
:35:59. > :36:15.
:36:16. > :36:21.They've got to look at the Pro 12. They say you can't compare it with
:36:21. > :36:31.other leagues, but when you look at those sides, how they fare in the
:36:31. > :36:31.
:36:31. > :37:37.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:37:37. > :37:47.Heineken Cup, this competition timed run from Molitika. Loose ball
:37:47. > :37:50.
:37:50. > :37:58.picked up by Lloyd Williams. Within striking distance of the
:37:58. > :38:08.Edinburgh try line. knock on. The last shot, the defence was tight.
:38:08. > :38:32.
:38:32. > :38:42.The outside sender was defending. handling errors. The Blues can't
:38:42. > :38:42.
:38:42. > :39:23.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:39:23. > :39:33.-- that was. Another chance. Blair almost put Sweeney in the hole.
:39:33. > :39:33.
:39:33. > :40:41.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:40:41. > :40:51.The Blues have got their one try, but they have had a few other
:40:51. > :41:12.
:41:12. > :41:16.opportunities as well. It is a Again it is that supporting man.
:41:16. > :41:24.I thought he was still on his feet there. It was a close call
:41:24. > :41:30.certainly. Steven Turnbull went to ground and
:41:30. > :41:40.Andrew Kelly, the hooker, was straight? There.
:41:40. > :41:41.
:41:41. > :41:46.-- straight in there. There is the tackle. He goes over.
:41:46. > :41:56.Yes, drops to the floor and then gets up. He's been consistent, the
:41:56. > :42:22.
:42:22. > :42:32.him on that occasion. I think he slapped that.
:42:32. > :42:47.
:42:47. > :42:51.Confronted by a wall of red. Pinpoint accuracy from Ben Blair. I
:42:51. > :43:01.think they have to change their tactics in the second half. They
:43:01. > :43:37.
:43:37. > :43:43.are not committing at all to the than their share of po six. --
:43:43. > :43:53.possession. But it's been good defend by
:43:53. > :44:28.
:44:28. > :44:38.they are going out all the time. Tighten the defence up a little bit.
:44:38. > :44:47.
:44:47. > :44:53.still safe in the Blues' hands. Just watch the defencive line.
:44:53. > :45:03.There we are. They've got Tom James now against
:45:03. > :45:03.
:45:03. > :45:13.Phil Godman on the outside. The numbers, the left-hand side.
:45:13. > :45:13.
:45:13. > :45:57.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:45:57. > :46:05.Martyn Williams tried to force it this game you would think the back
:46:05. > :46:15.three would want to counter-attack and have a run at things. Lack of
:46:15. > :46:18.
:46:18. > :46:28.imagination and ambition. Generally, or Trust today? -- just today?
:46:28. > :47:08.
:47:08. > :47:11.think it is a fair reflection of Scotland. I wouldn't be surprised
:47:11. > :47:18.if he announced his general retirement at the end of this
:47:18. > :47:28.season possibly. The Cardiff Blues need the presence of Zambia rush to
:47:28. > :47:28.
:47:28. > :48:20.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:48:20. > :48:30.get them on the front foot, going much straight behind the scrum. It
:48:30. > :48:51.
:48:51. > :49:01.ball away quickly. James steps back in, and Paterson needed support to
:49:01. > :49:01.
:49:01. > :49:07.bring him down. Martyn Williams, trying to ripped the ball clear and
:49:07. > :49:16.keep it alive. Very well done, forcing Dafydd Hewitt over the
:49:16. > :49:26.touchline. Just watch Martyn Williams on the dummy run. Holds
:49:26. > :49:26.
:49:26. > :50:12.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:50:12. > :50:22.Edinburgh with half-time approaching. Risky, and it hasn't
:50:22. > :50:26.
:50:26. > :50:31.paid off. They put themselves right back under pressure now. it is easy
:50:31. > :50:41.for Alex Cuthbert, and Edinburgh will be kicking themselves. Just
:50:41. > :50:49.before half-time, the overthrow, knock-on. Just watch - there is the
:50:49. > :50:56.overthrow. Picked up, Dafydd Hewitt got his hands to it, then Sweeney,
:50:56. > :51:03.Hamilton, just a straight take and give, running at defenders. A Paul
:51:03. > :51:08.mistake. Again, defence was tight. Take and give. Alex Cuthbert is
:51:08. > :51:14.over. Seven in the league for the season in his first season for Alex
:51:14. > :51:22.Cuthbert. An easy finish for him on that occasion but it is always a
:51:22. > :51:27.dangerous throw. Yes, your players are nearer the line, but in these
:51:27. > :51:37.wet conditions it is so dangerous and they paid the price. The ball
:51:37. > :51:40.
:51:40. > :51:48.spilled out, and it was a matter of taking it - simpler -- simplicity
:51:48. > :51:54.itself for the Cardiff Blues. They will be happier now with the
:51:54. > :52:04.cushion at the end of the first half. There will be time for one
:52:04. > :52:20.
:52:20. > :52:26.to the Cardiff Blues. They had ample opportunities in Lloyd
:52:26. > :52:29.Williams initially, then Alex Cuthbert towards the end. I would
:52:29. > :52:34.expect the Cardiff Blues to come out with different tactics in the
:52:34. > :52:40.second half, to tie some more defenders been around the ruck and
:52:40. > :52:44.maul area. The second half, experience, the ability with the
:52:44. > :52:50.Cardiff Blues, I expect them to score more tries in the second half
:52:50. > :52:56.against the Edinburgh side. tries for the good, and at half-
:52:56. > :53:01.time it is the Cardiff Blues who lead Edinburgh.
:53:01. > :53:06.It was the end of an era for the Cardiff Blues today as a number of
:53:06. > :53:10.famous faces run-out for the last time, and it was a wet afternoon as
:53:10. > :53:15.well. Edinburgh got ahead with a Phil Godman penalty, but the
:53:15. > :53:22.Cardiff Blues dominated. Their patience was rewarded with this
:53:22. > :53:31.Lloyd Williams try from close range. On the stroke of half-time, Alex
:53:31. > :53:38.Cuthbert showed his predatory instincts on the wing. The Cardiff
:53:38. > :53:44.Blues have had more than their fair share of possession. Tom, the
:53:44. > :53:50.Cardiff Blues will be happy enough with the score. Yes, if anything
:53:51. > :53:55.they could have scored more tries. It has been all the Cardiff Blues
:53:55. > :53:58.except the first 10 minutes. It is a football pitch and the water
:53:58. > :54:05.turns to stay on the surface a bit, but they will be happy with the
:54:05. > :54:15.lead. The Cardiff Blues did get over the try-line first - talk us
:54:15. > :54:16.
:54:16. > :54:24.through this one. A lovely little break to get for -- to get Ben
:54:24. > :54:30.Blair into the game. Another one of their key players Laulala in the
:54:30. > :54:34.middle of it as well. They need people like Alex Cuthbert, Laulala
:54:34. > :54:39.and Ben Blair running into open spaces as much as possible.
:54:39. > :54:45.Edinburgh defended well. He has such a dangerous and powerful
:54:45. > :54:49.runner. Often things develop from his play, and they sucked him in
:54:49. > :54:53.with enough runners on the left- hand side in the end. It was all
:54:54. > :55:00.about patience, just going through the phases until eventually the
:55:00. > :55:10.ball was on a platter for Lloyd Williams. They have had to be
:55:10. > :55:14.patient against Edinburgh, who are passive defensive side. He is
:55:14. > :55:20.obviously wanting to prove a point, wanting to put pressure on Mike
:55:20. > :55:23.Phillips, but they keep a lot of players on the defensive line
:55:23. > :55:29.without particular no rushing out so it is a constant battle. How do
:55:29. > :55:34.you drive these players into the heart of it? The pack have got to
:55:34. > :55:39.take more responsibility to drive line-outs and keep them closer. The
:55:39. > :55:44.need to get them in and out of the way, then get the ball out wider.
:55:44. > :55:49.Alex Cuthbert has been a mixed bag since his performance in the Six
:55:49. > :55:56.Nations, but back to his best. it was a poor execution on the
:55:56. > :56:00.line-out, the ball went straight over the top. A nice catch and give,
:56:00. > :56:06.then Ben Blair putting Alex Cuthbert in the corner. You have
:56:06. > :56:15.got to say, they deserve it. They should be more points ahead and 12-
:56:15. > :56:19.3. There will be a massive chasm at the end of the season. How they
:56:19. > :56:28.will fillet? It will be very difficult. Sweeney has impressed
:56:28. > :56:33.you this afternoon? He is solid. One of the main criticisms is that
:56:33. > :56:39.he has not kicked the ball far enough out of hand. He can do it,
:56:39. > :56:43.this is an example. We know he is a good defensive player, he likes the
:56:43. > :56:52.contact and the physicality of it. He is good at scanning and
:56:52. > :57:00.organising. When you consider who his centres will be next season,
:57:00. > :57:10.Hewitt, he needs to be. Death in runs his line, and there is enough
:57:10. > :57:20.
:57:20. > :57:23.havoc caused here. -- Gethin. The Cardiff Blues have got to be
:57:23. > :57:28.defensively tough next year. If you will have anything, you get it
:57:28. > :57:36.through the defence first. Become a tough team to beat, you build team
:57:36. > :57:40.spirit, you make it difficult and start winning games. Another
:57:40. > :57:50.interested spectator here is the new Wales caretaker coach, Rob
:57:50. > :57:58.Howley. Can you give us the latest bulletin on Warren Gatland? He has
:57:58. > :58:03.a sense of humour coming back, but he is had a difficult ball. His
:58:03. > :58:08.right foot has taken a bad impact, fractured in many places, and we
:58:08. > :58:15.are hopeful he will be able to come out in some capacity to Australia.
:58:15. > :58:20.He always said he was left-footed! What is the mechanics for the
:58:20. > :58:25.selection of the tour? At this moment in time, we are looking to
:58:26. > :58:31.pick an extended squad between 32 and 34. It is an important fixture,
:58:31. > :58:35.having lost at last season. We are also mindful with the rankings it
:58:35. > :58:40.is a great opportunity for the squad, how they finished off to go
:58:40. > :58:45.to the southern hemisphere and beat Australia. With the rankings so
:58:45. > :58:51.important, that coming up in December, we need to send out a
:58:51. > :58:59.good squad to Australia. Are they set in your mind, or still a few
:59:00. > :59:08.wild cards? No, not at all. Today's game is so important players on the
:59:08. > :59:18.fringes. I can't let you go, what are your thoughts on the Cardiff
:59:18. > :59:18.
:59:18. > :59:28.Blues - what should they be doing going forward? We are aware of the
:59:28. > :59:30.
:59:30. > :59:34.supporters, it is disappointing how few there are this afternoon.
:59:35. > :59:40.Finally, give our best wishes to Warren Gatland and good luck in
:59:40. > :59:50.Australia. Now, for the second Sunday running, it is a double dose.
:59:50. > :59:53.
:59:53. > :59:56.We will be back on air at six for a full round up. I think if the 18
:59:56. > :00:03.year-olds had the eye-opener I did when I went to senior rugby, they
:00:03. > :00:10.would not believe some of the stories I could tell them. I had an
:00:10. > :00:20.away trip to Pontypridd and sitting on the bus, being handed a can of
:00:20. > :00:33.
:00:33. > :00:40.That Martyn Williams interview is really worth a watch.
:00:40. > :00:45.Last night was a crucial game, Scarlets versus Munster. The
:00:45. > :00:52.scarlet were desperate for a win. They hadn't one in the last 14
:00:52. > :00:57.encounters against Munster. Warren and North involved there,
:00:57. > :01:06.all the way from one end of the pitch to the other. Unfortunately
:01:06. > :01:14.the end result was 20-20. A draw, which isn't great for the Scarlets.
:01:14. > :01:19.It hinges on other results. Shane Williams had the perfect
:01:19. > :01:29.send-off on Friday. His injury time giving the Ospreys a winning point
:01:29. > :02:00.
:02:00. > :02:10.Blues, 12 players will be moving on from the region next season. Some
:02:10. > :02:10.
:02:10. > :03:37.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:03:37. > :03:43.are hanging up their boots, others boots up for good. One of them,
:03:43. > :03:47.Martyn Williams, is taking part in an intriguing-looking bicycle ride,
:03:47. > :03:57.with Jonathan Davies. We are cycling through California,
:03:57. > :04:03.finishing off at San Francisco. It is in aid of cancer charity. It is
:04:03. > :04:08.going to be sore on the backside, but it is for a good cause. Are you
:04:08. > :04:12.in shape for it? I am, but I'm not sure about the others. It is in
:04:12. > :04:17.September. There is the likes of Martyn Williams, Jonathan Davies,
:04:17. > :04:27.who I can't believe is doing it. Rhys Williams, Shane Williams, a
:04:27. > :05:02.
:05:02. > :05:10.good crew. All the best. It is now for the second half.
:05:10. > :05:17.Jonathan still has his bicycle clips on here!
:05:17. > :05:27.No changes during half time. Look at the weather. Changing conditions
:05:27. > :06:07.
:06:07. > :06:13.into the Blues 22. We'll go over to Phil Steel. Daniel, your best Blues
:06:13. > :06:19.memory. I've been lucky to be involved here for eight years now.
:06:19. > :06:24.There's loads of good memories, winning the silverware. That's just
:06:24. > :06:28.one of the memories I will be taking away. Paul, your best
:06:28. > :06:33.memories of the Blues and what's the Blues meant from you coming
:06:33. > :06:38.from New Zealand It's a special place. Great camaraderie. I'm sad
:06:38. > :06:43.to be leaving but a lot of fellas are moving on. It is an exciting
:06:43. > :06:49.time. If you had a da blank piece of paper, what would you do to get
:06:49. > :06:56.this region going again? It has to start from the top. The Welsh rugby
:06:56. > :07:03.union are going strong. It has to feed down to the regions now I feel.
:07:03. > :07:07.Now we have to centralise the contracts, and get the boys like
:07:07. > :07:13.Gethin playing. All the best from scrum V. It's been great watching
:07:13. > :07:22.you over the years. Phil Godman back in the pocket. That was a
:07:22. > :07:32.lovely drop goal. Bang, right in the middle. Cardiff
:07:32. > :08:03.
:08:03. > :08:13.Blues will be happy with that. the more lively of the two, but the
:08:13. > :08:26.
:08:26. > :08:36.exkuefplgts By Alex Black.
:08:36. > :09:05.
:09:05. > :09:14.Paterson had a bit more time than he thought then.
:09:14. > :09:24.The Blues players taking a tumble. There goes Laulala and Cuthbert
:09:24. > :09:24.
:09:24. > :11:16.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:11:16. > :11:22.it's House House House. - - John Straight to Alan McDofpbltd
:11:22. > :11:26.That was such a perfect opportunity for the Blues, line out five metres
:11:26. > :11:33.out. Edinburgh a man short and the cardinal sin of not finding your
:11:33. > :11:43.man. I don't understand, with the extra
:11:43. > :11:51.
:11:51. > :12:01.man, why make it difficult for at 12.
:12:01. > :12:02.
:12:02. > :12:49.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:12:49. > :12:59.Off the top, straight down the It gave Godman the chance to
:12:59. > :12:59.
:12:59. > :14:13.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:14:13. > :14:18.steal. That was good work. Over the ball. He was too slow in the scrum-
:14:18. > :14:28.half. He wasn't there. Martyn Williams spots it. Through the
:14:28. > :14:41.
:14:41. > :14:48.him! Alex Cuthbert, great finish. The overlap was there and it just
:14:48. > :14:56.give Cuthbert a chance to run. Three on two. Well played. Ben
:14:56. > :14:59.Blair was there as well. That was a poor, poor tackle by Paterson. The
:15:00. > :15:09.defence of Thompson. That was a tackle that had to be made. If it
:15:09. > :15:14.is not made, that's what the result is. The hands of Ben Blair. Runs
:15:14. > :15:22.through two tackles. It is a very good finish by Cuthbert. You would
:15:22. > :15:32.expect more from your full-back. From a man who has won 109 in the
:15:32. > :15:32.
:15:32. > :16:15.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:16:15. > :16:25.Sweeney and Williams go off, and Dan Parks comes on for his last
:16:25. > :16:25.
:16:25. > :17:06.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:17:06. > :17:11.men they have got outside. Loads of don't understand why, when you have
:17:11. > :17:21.got an overlap, you throw and this past. When you have got an overlap,
:17:21. > :17:33.
:17:34. > :17:38.you put it through the hands. -- you throw a mispass. Run on the
:17:38. > :17:48.inside shoulder and hold the defence, that is what you have to
:17:48. > :18:00.
:18:00. > :18:10.do. The defence goes, you show and the youngsters for stopped passing
:18:10. > :18:10.
:18:10. > :18:55.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:18:55. > :19:00.and it rates slide from Chris Paterson. The balance of the ball
:19:00. > :19:07.didn't really help Paterson. Alex Cuthbert Chase did. He has really
:19:07. > :19:15.been looking for work today, hasn't he? It bounced back inside and
:19:15. > :19:19.Paterson got across. They are creating overlaps, but on two
:19:19. > :19:29.occasions they have gone back to the short side, where they have
:19:29. > :19:31.
:19:31. > :19:36.numbers on the right hand side. great take by Bradley Davies. Still
:19:36. > :19:42.on a feet and driving at a rate of knots towards the Edinburgh try-
:19:42. > :19:52.line. Luke Hamilton, he has got there, and that is a bonus point
:19:52. > :20:18.
:20:18. > :20:22.for the Cardiff Blues. Phil Godman absolutely no chance on his own
:20:23. > :20:28.try-line. The only chance he had was to stay underneath him and hold
:20:28. > :20:32.him off, but very difficult to do. The conversion this time was a good
:20:32. > :20:37.deal easier, and the one-sided nurse of the competition beginning
:20:37. > :20:43.to show itself. I have joined the coach of the Cardiff Blues, nice to
:20:43. > :20:48.see Hamilton getting a try, how much are those players representing
:20:48. > :20:55.the future for this team from now on? It is what it is all about now.
:20:55. > :21:00.We will have to see these players, the likes of Luke Hamilton,
:21:00. > :21:07.Macaulay Cook, not forgetting Bradley Davies and James Down are
:21:07. > :21:15.still only 23 years of age, so it is not all bad news. We just have
:21:15. > :21:19.time for a bonus point of the season. We came into this game with
:21:19. > :21:29.the focus of winning it well, and these players are ruck quality so
:21:29. > :21:29.
:21:29. > :21:39.we have got to use the bench like we have all year. Thanks.
:21:39. > :21:49.changes being wronged by Edinburgh. Chris Paterson departs, replaced by
:21:49. > :21:54.
:21:54. > :21:59.Jamie Van Dale. -- Farndale. our full complement for Edinburgh.
:21:59. > :22:09.The Cardiff Blues took full advantage when Edinburgh were a man
:22:09. > :22:26.
:22:26. > :22:34.rush of blood there, took it a little bit too quickly. In the end,
:22:34. > :22:44.he spills, and gives the scrum to Edinburgh. He is only 20 in January,
:22:44. > :23:10.
:23:10. > :23:18.front row so it is a completely new Any interesting sequence. That is
:23:18. > :23:28.another youngster, he will be 20 next Saturday, Harry Leonard.
:23:28. > :23:30.
:23:30. > :23:34.test for that young man, isn't it? The big test. REFEREE: This is for
:23:34. > :23:39.a free kick. I might have to increase my sanction if it
:23:39. > :23:45.continues. I might have to increase my
:23:45. > :23:55.sanction if it continues. I tell you what, what did he say? I will
:23:55. > :24:34.
:24:34. > :24:40.we are in Zimbabwe. What is going Steven Turnbull. He found himself
:24:40. > :24:50.booting it downfield! The Cardiff Blues are beginning to enjoy
:24:50. > :24:50.
:24:50. > :25:39.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:25:39. > :25:46.comes back. A good effort. Second he would increase his sanctions if
:25:46. > :25:53.they go down early again, and here he goes! Here is a chance for the
:25:53. > :25:57.Cardiff Blues - Alex Cuthbert! He has got his hat-trick. Alex
:25:57. > :26:03.Cuthbert is enjoying the last afternoon at the Cardiff City
:26:03. > :26:08.Stadium. He has run very, very strongly. He is the type of player
:26:08. > :26:14.that you have to put him down. Looking for work, there is the
:26:15. > :26:19.dummy run. As I mentioned, the centre's unfortunately are not good
:26:19. > :26:28.enough today for Edinburgh. A lovely dummy ones. There is the
:26:28. > :26:34.extra man. Looking for the try to finish his career. One thing about
:26:34. > :26:44.this kid, he is good at finishing. He loves the open space, and you
:26:44. > :27:12.
:27:12. > :27:22.have to put him down. He runs very Ben bowler has scored for the
:27:22. > :27:29.
:27:29. > :27:37.Cardiff Blues, and it takes them over 30. Home and dry. -- Ben Blair.
:27:37. > :27:44.They have made so many more tackles. There we are, Gavin Evans comes on.
:27:44. > :27:50.Everybody will be getting a game. Gethin Jenkins leaving for the last
:27:50. > :27:55.time in a Cardiff Blues jersey. applause from the ground for Gethin
:27:56. > :28:05.Jenkins and he replies. His last game in a Cardiff Blues shirt, and
:28:06. > :28:21.
:28:21. > :28:25.he would have liked for the Cardiff was 80-40 in the first half, these
:28:25. > :28:29.guys are tired and there is evidence. They have got to show
:28:29. > :28:39.pride in the last 20 minutes because the Cardiff Blues will
:28:39. > :29:00.
:29:00. > :29:04.initially, but then lost. He is up and down. You know that his
:29:04. > :29:13.attacking game is very good, but defensively he has still got a lot
:29:13. > :29:18.to learn and he has had a fantastic season, but as I said, defensively,
:29:18. > :29:24.next year second-season syndrome. The players will have a go at him.
:29:24. > :29:29.There is Gethin Jenkins. Definitely not the finished article yet. If he
:29:29. > :29:39.did go to Toulon for example, two bad games and he may well be out of
:29:39. > :29:51.
:29:51. > :29:58.the frame and he could struggle rugby at the moment, and there was
:29:58. > :30:07.a lot of kicking involved. penalty for Glasgow just edged them
:30:08. > :30:12.ahead 6-5. That is bad for the scarlet. Glasgow have a home game
:30:12. > :30:18.next week so you would expect them to get five points from that one
:30:18. > :30:28.may be, so they need to come away from Treviso with either nothing or
:30:28. > :30:45.
:30:45. > :30:50.may be one just to keep the next week. They'll be looking for
:30:50. > :31:00.five against the Blues, with Glasgow getting just one against
:31:00. > :31:00.
:31:00. > :31:58.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:31:58. > :32:07.radar twice now. If that trend continues with him or the team, I
:32:07. > :32:11.may increase my sanction. There he is again! He Wight have to increase
:32:11. > :32:17.the sanctions. That is his new phrase.
:32:17. > :32:27.Increase the sanctions. He will be known as Dudley, "Increase the
:32:27. > :32:44.
:32:44. > :32:47.the Blues. It is the first time they have had possession, Gareth.
:32:47. > :32:57.Visser... That could have been a big hit.
:32:57. > :33:07.
:33:07. > :33:12.everything. The pick and go has got them to
:33:12. > :33:22.within a couple of metres of the Blues' try line. One more might
:33:22. > :33:49.
:33:49. > :33:57.half stone to get there. Leonard drops it down for himself. That's a
:33:57. > :34:02.great bit of skill by Leonard. lovely try. A little bit of vision,
:34:02. > :34:11.great execution and great acceleration.
:34:11. > :34:21.Took it on, between the two forwards. A lovely try by young
:34:21. > :34:55.
:34:55. > :35:05.rams but the deft skills of Harry That's a great moment for him to
:35:05. > :35:05.
:35:05. > :36:10.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:36:10. > :36:16.take away from the Cardiff City his team the penalty. On his own,
:36:16. > :36:22.two defenders, one low, one high, it was reminiscent of Warburton and
:36:22. > :36:27.Lydiate. Littiat slides them down and Warburton puts them over the
:36:27. > :36:37.top. One low, one high, stays on his
:36:37. > :36:37.
:36:37. > :37:29.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:37:29. > :37:37.technical skill there. Just forced with Edinburgh. I don't think the
:37:37. > :37:43.communication was good with Ben Blair, as he had overrun Dan Parks.
:37:43. > :37:53.They are short on the left-hand side. Well set up by Dacey. Laulala
:37:53. > :38:03.
:38:03. > :38:13.over the top. Dropped by Sam Hobbs. The last but one man, sixes and
:38:13. > :38:25.
:38:25. > :38:32.sevens defensively out there. Hit replicate what the other one di at
:38:32. > :38:41.the Liberty the other night and sign off with a try.
:38:42. > :38:49.It needs a web the player and there he is. Martyn Williams is going off.
:38:49. > :38:56.-- a Welsh player. Huge round of applause for Martyn
:38:56. > :39:06.Williams. His last game. He has been a fantastic servant for Welsh
:39:06. > :39:07.
:39:07. > :39:13.rugby. A fantastic servant. With Shane Williams and Martyn Williams
:39:13. > :39:23.retiring, if I had to pick an all- time Wales 15, those two would be
:39:23. > :39:23.
:39:23. > :40:53.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:40:53. > :41:03.close to being in it. Personally Great one-handed take by Laulala.
:41:03. > :41:03.
:41:03. > :43:12.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:43:12. > :43:19.The ball safely back in Richie All-time greats of Pontypridd rugby.
:43:19. > :43:26.If you had to pick out a moment of your Blues career what would it be?
:43:26. > :43:32.The Hamlyn final. You looked emotional when you came off. It was
:43:32. > :43:39.that true? A good crowd, a good send-off. A lot of boys had good
:43:39. > :43:49.memories. What does it feel to be an ex-rugby player? A nice feeling.
:43:49. > :43:51.
:43:51. > :43:56.It probably hasn't sunk in yet. We've had a great 15-16 years.
:43:56. > :44:02.Laulala out the back door. Ben Blair thinks it may have got there.
:44:02. > :44:12.Did Ben Blair get it down? That's the thing. He isn't sure.
:44:12. > :44:13.
:44:13. > :44:21.A shake of the head from Ben Blair would suggest perhaps he hasn't.
:44:21. > :44:31.Even with the rain he couldn't quite slide over. Not from that
:44:31. > :44:49.
:44:49. > :44:59.REFEREE: No try. Can you confirm what the restart is? Defensive ball
:44:59. > :45:04.
:45:04. > :45:09.is it? No try. Knock on. I asked this question of Shane Williams.
:45:09. > :45:14.What does Cardiff blues meant to you over the years? We've worked
:45:14. > :45:18.with these boys day in and day out. It is like a family. These are the
:45:18. > :45:23.memories we will remember, our training sessions. We've got some
:45:23. > :45:27.great memories here. I won't mention the 99 caps. Is that it?
:45:28. > :45:37.We'll see what's around the corner. You never know. Good luck for the
:45:38. > :45:45.
:45:45. > :45:52.their time and clear their lines, and get down the field one last
:45:52. > :45:58.time. Jonathan, man-of-the-match? For sentimental reasons, I could
:45:58. > :46:06.give it to Martyn Williams, but Alex Cuthbert for the hat-trick. He
:46:06. > :46:14.has carried the ball well. He has been great looking for the ball. My
:46:14. > :46:24.man of the match, Alex Cuthbert. think I can hear a phone call from
:46:24. > :46:24.
:46:24. > :47:28.Apology for the loss of subtitles for 76 seconds
:47:28. > :47:34.Toulon coming. You can ask him in run for his money next year. Yes,
:47:34. > :47:44.always a busy player. Always looking to work players. Nine caps
:47:44. > :47:53.
:47:53. > :48:03.for Wales. One try against the Cardiff City Stadium this
:48:03. > :48:09.
:48:09. > :48:19.season. Who knows? Maybe at the Cardiff City Stadium full stop.
:48:19. > :48:35.
:48:35. > :48:42.Treviso back in the league, 8-6. -- great way to round off proceedings
:48:42. > :48:50.at the Cardiff City Stadium. A great try. All made by Kristian
:48:50. > :48:59.Dacey. Just watch - a great angle. He holds and holds, that is a great
:48:59. > :49:05.pass. Position of the pass was brilliant. He holds and holds, and
:49:05. > :49:15.it is the pace of the pass as well. Didn't have to check his stride or
:49:15. > :49:19.
:49:19. > :49:26.anything. That is that. Might have time for the restart. Then bowler
:49:26. > :49:36.puts it over, and few rounds of his days with the Cardiff Blues with
:49:36. > :50:01.
:50:01. > :50:11.Ritchie Rees having a pop at him. There is about four microseconds to
:50:11. > :50:32.
:50:32. > :50:42.increase any sanctions! That's the have to fancy Glasgow to get that
:50:42. > :50:44.
:50:44. > :50:49.result against Connacht. Is so disappointed he has not had the
:50:49. > :50:56.last word, but it rightly belongs to the Cardiff Blues, by far the
:50:56. > :51:01.better team. Good vision by Harry Leonard, but a convincing win for
:51:01. > :51:08.the Cardiff Blues today. A nice send-off for a dozen of their
:51:08. > :51:14.players. There is the man of the match, there is Martyn Williams. I
:51:14. > :51:20.think he will be quite emotional, there is the board of directors,
:51:20. > :51:25.the coach and the management coming down to give their best wishes.
:51:25. > :51:35.Some of the legends leaving Cardiff Blues. Some legends leaving the
:51:35. > :51:37.
:51:37. > :51:42.game. Molitika will be one, he has given everything. Gethin Jenkins is
:51:42. > :51:47.there. It hasn't been the best of the seasons for the Cardiff Blues
:51:47. > :51:52.by any means, but with a dozen players departing, they go in a
:51:52. > :52:02.very positive frame of mind. Half- a-dozen tries for the Cardiff Blues,
:52:02. > :52:02.
:52:02. > :52:07.and a convincing win over Edinburgh by 38-13.
:52:07. > :52:12.It was a convincing win in the end, and while those players were saying
:52:12. > :52:18.goodbye there was one man who stood out above all the others, Alex
:52:18. > :52:22.Cuthbert with a hat-trick of tries showing power and precision. With
:52:22. > :52:28.his third try, bowling his way through some solid Edinburgh
:52:28. > :52:31.defence. It was very emotional memories as well, Gethin Jenkins
:52:31. > :52:40.and Martyn Williams among 12 players making their final
:52:40. > :52:48.appearance for the Cardiff Blues. 38-13 the final Scott, a convincing
:52:48. > :52:53.victory, a head-on possession and territory. The statistics tell a
:52:53. > :52:55.story on their Rome. Let's have a story on their Rome. Let's have a
:52:55. > :53:00.look at how the table stands. First, let's go down to the touchline. The
:53:00. > :53:05.hat-trick hero, how impressive was that performance given the emotion
:53:05. > :53:09.of the occasion? We have not had the best of runs, lost the last
:53:09. > :53:14.five games, and we knew this was the last home game with a lot of
:53:14. > :53:21.the boys leaving so we had to do it for them. It came together and we
:53:21. > :53:29.got away with a win. Which was your favourite try? They were all team
:53:29. > :53:33.tries really. I know I probably speak on behalf of every Welsh
:53:33. > :53:39.rugby fan here, a lot of speculation about your future -
:53:39. > :53:45.will you be playing in Wales next year? It is still a bit on going so
:53:45. > :53:48.hopefully I will get sort of this week. Does the fact you scored a
:53:48. > :53:53.hat-trick give you any feeling you might want to think twice and stay?
:53:53. > :53:58.I have got a lot of things to think about with my family. It has been
:53:58. > :54:08.ongoing but hopefully I can get it sorted. Well done on your
:54:08. > :54:16.
:54:16. > :54:23.performance. Man-of-the-match, Bad news for scarlet fans, the gap
:54:23. > :54:28.between them and Glasgow is wider. Boys, have a quick look at the
:54:28. > :54:33.table. Scarlet fans were hoping for a Treviso victory, that is not the
:54:34. > :54:37.case. It will be difficult now for the Scarlets. Glasgow have been
:54:37. > :54:42.consistent through the year but it will be a big game next week as
:54:42. > :54:46.well. Today is obviously all about the Cardiff Blues and these men who
:54:46. > :54:51.have played for such a long time. I'm not sure how much longer there
:54:51. > :54:56.will be this affiliation between players and fans. Shame, we saw him
:54:56. > :54:59.on the weekend as well, we might not see this in the game much
:54:59. > :55:04.longer in professional rugby, especially when you see the
:55:04. > :55:09.contracts coming in. This is a sentimental moment for more than
:55:09. > :55:14.one reason. We are seeing that players being saluted by the crowd.
:55:14. > :55:23.12 on their way, speculation continuing over Alex Cuthbert. Who
:55:23. > :55:28.do you think they will miss the most? I think it will be the old
:55:28. > :55:33.heads of Martyn Williams and Gethin Jenkins. You do need for the old
:55:33. > :55:38.heads around, you need the experience. Alex Cuthbert could be
:55:38. > :55:43.a key lost if he does go. He certainly did his chances well with
:55:43. > :55:50.a hat-trick today of negotiations with the Cardiff Blues, but we will
:55:50. > :55:54.miss a lot of the boys. This is the core team leaving and they really
:55:54. > :56:03.need to gel together now. The director needs to get the
:56:03. > :56:12.confidence back,. We can cross back down to fill now with Justin
:56:12. > :56:18.How pleased were you that it worked out well for the Cardiff Blues in
:56:18. > :56:26.the end on the send-off day? It was a good performance, a bonus point
:56:26. > :56:32.win. Very pleasing. There are still a lot of players outside leaving as
:56:32. > :56:37.well but that is the structure we are working towards now. What about
:56:37. > :56:42.summer signings and preparations next season, and your future?
:56:42. > :56:49.we are currently still on contract, and all we can do is what we have
:56:49. > :56:54.done this year - turn up on a Monday morning and give 150%
:56:54. > :57:00.towards the Cardiff Blues and our jobs. Obviously you would want to
:57:00. > :57:07.be involved? Of course. I have come right the way through the system,
:57:07. > :57:10.as has Gareth. A home-grown talent. Well done to you, you have
:57:10. > :57:17.certainly conducted yourself with great dignity throughout these
:57:17. > :57:21.troubles. Thanks indeed to both. You have
:57:21. > :57:25.spoken about a more organic feel next season and the home-grown
:57:25. > :57:30.talent, but is there room to make a couple of big-name signings? That
:57:30. > :57:33.would be nice if they were quality players but they will be very
:57:33. > :57:38.expensive and it seems to me the Cardiff Blues do not have the
:57:38. > :57:42.budget. Take the team like the Scarlets who have gone back to
:57:42. > :57:48.their roots, gone back to the young players in their airier and
:57:48. > :57:52.developed them. You recreate that connection with the public. They
:57:52. > :57:58.are our players, this is our team, and that is what the Cardiff Blues
:57:58. > :58:04.need to go. The need to go to the Pontypridd area and the Valleys, go
:58:04. > :58:09.to that region and tried to build Cardiff's as a Regent in itself.
:58:09. > :58:14.That project is struggling. I don't think it will happen overnight. It
:58:14. > :58:19.will take three years for these players to come through the system.
:58:19. > :58:23.That creates home-grown talent, it creates a real good team atmosphere.
:58:23. > :58:28.Justin Burnell stating his case he does want be here next season,
:58:29. > :58:35.still under contract. Director of rugby, plenty of names being thrown
:58:35. > :58:39.in. Who do you think should be the man? I don't know, but I don't
:58:39. > :58:45.think you could tie his hands and say these are your assistant
:58:45. > :58:48.coaches. If someone is going to come, you have got to give them the
:58:48. > :58:54.authority to make their own signings and have their own
:58:54. > :58:58.backroom staff. You have to be given the freedom. If you trust him
:58:58. > :59:02.and invest in him you have to do that, otherwise you will get
:59:02. > :59:07.someone who'd just fills the gap. We will see what happens next
:59:07. > :59:12.season. The Cardiff Blues have given a victorious send-off to the