Episode 24 Scrum V

cleared tempers, we finally know who will contest the final. There is

brotherly love down West is Aaron Shingle welcomes his brother back

into the fold. He has a man bag. I am not sure how that will go down

next Commissioner Mark we see who will prevail in the play-offs and

talk lines with the punters. It will be 1-1 and we will take it on the

final test. With the British and Irish Lions to a looming large we

catch up with two legends. It has been a long season for them. Excuses

already! After a season of twists and turns there are just two teams

are left standing in the rabble direct pro 12. We start with the

first semi-final. The Scarlets were dealt a blow before the game even

began. Rhys Priestland was due to make his first start since his

temper but got injured in the warmup. -- since September. All

stock began as redhot favourites. -- Ulster. They had lost just once at

Ravenhill all season. He beats the first man. And the second. What are

run! Brilliant run.A penalty for Scarlets. A kick for nothing. Knew

there was a penalty coming. That is a good reply from Scarlets. Owen

Williams expected to be watching this game from the stands. In place

of Rhys Priestland, he gets his team off to just at the start they would

have wanted. Scott Williams. Often the man who gets the counterattacks

going. Ulster have a chance to reply Scarlets gone ahead and an Ulster

outback level. -- van all-star art time we have seen him in action. He

tries to get Tommy Bowe run. He just got cool side. -- goal side.

Jackson. A little step inside. Davis is waiting for him. The penalty now

is on the way for Ulster. Dear me! away. The defence were so quick and

so flat that the pass could have put somebody in. Good vision there. That

has to be a penalty! The referee has got that completely wrong. Brilliant

feat from Alan Davies, got away from his man, then trapped. Close

quarters. Scarlets get in on it. All-star still have it though. Rory

Best. Good footwork. Tommy Bowe drive on. Engine to water the

Scarlet Lane. They are motoring. Scarlets. They were not going

anywhere. A last gasp tackle. Tom Court has got the try! Right at the

start of the second half. The try has been given to Tom Court. That

should seal Scarlets fate. Owens is absolutely going mental. The ball

lies a family and the referees caught. You may ward of the try.

They are piling pressure on themselves. Indecision and

imprecision. Slotted through. Gareth Owen back there. Back to the

replacement scrum-half. He must have had his heart in his mouth as he

kept that, but he got it clear. A sad sight to see. Ken Owens being

stretchered off. The injury concerns compound for Scarlets and possibly

for Scarlets. They are running out of numbers. Cave. A lot. And go. --

a little stop and go. But he could not manage it. It would have been a

Gareth a Davies has done well. Brilliant footwork. Fair play to

Scarlets. They have not given up the ghost. A superb individual Thrive by

for George North. Just beaten by the They deserve a try. A knock-on, and

an offside. The quick tap and goal has brought a second try for

Scarlets. Right at the death. Lee schools in the first half. When you

are 20 53-bedroom, you switch off about. -- 25-3 down. We gave up too

worrying site falling stock is R Warriors should have gotten a

second. A great angle from Ryan Gant but the try was disallowed. It took

half an hour falling stock to score their first try. The home side

ahead, 11-10, at the break. A simple decision. Glasgow Warriors

determined to keep with the open style of play that has given them

great success this season. The only points of the second half came from

two penalties. Including this superb effort from the halfway line. With

only five minutes left on the clock, Glasgow were back in the match.

17-15, with a conversion to come. Nervous moments for Joe Smith and

has said. A draw would have been enough for the Warriors on the try

count. But it was not to be as their opponents reached if fourth

successive final. There you are. The last two standing. The final is

alive on Saturday, May 25 in Dublin. A repeat of last years of European

cup final. Make sure you join us. On the injury front, the former Wales

squad members that were injured while all join up with the squad

tomorrow. The fitness will be monitored in camp. Ken Owens is on

his way back from Belfast after spending a fewer nights in hospital

having precautionary scans. Going back to the game, they had not won

at Ravenhill since September 2008. Yes. All-star in a better side this

year than last. -- Ulster. They needed luck and decisions and to

stay injury free, Scarlets, and none of that happened for them. But

Ulster complete heart. They are old-fashioned. -- compete hard. They

knew what was coming. Scarlets had to be more clinical in the

execution. All of the former star together here. Starting in the same

position. -- all of the forwards. But the Ulster players are far side

of the ball. They have done all the hard work. You think that this

Scarlets know what the angles should be, but the only one, Ken Owens,

threw the ball in. -- the only one from the pack. All-star will compete

at the contact area. That is what they do. It slows teams down. He

Scarlets have the ball and have done well. But Ulster complete. Cleaning

out. Again, we know what Irish teams do. They hold people up. Best,

involved in all three Chalk tackles. We were handling here in an attack.

-- ruled. This is a forward pass. We just saw the other match with

Glasgow. Should help. -- superb. But it is high skill, high pace. It is

what Scarlets should be aspiring to. They did not have the basic skills.

Ulster, the better team on the night. But Scarlets got some harsh

decisions. The referee certainly did not have one of his better games.

This was a penalty for Scarlets, no doubt. Deliberate trap. The try, in

fairness, it was revealed. -- refilled. There is no way that was a

try. The PMO made the decision. Unfortunate, but also were the

better side. The referee was dreadful. You look through it, it is

hard to pick too many examples, my closer. -- this European cup final

will be closer. Leinster are a creative rugby side. It should be

fantastic. A quick update from division III South West. It was a

tall order if members were going to overhaul the leaders. They only went

and did it. We were there on Wednesday night to witness their win

to seal the title was up congratulations to them.

Congratulations on a fantastic achievement. They got bonus point in

every game. The runners-up will play this weekend. Hopefully they will

come through. The season is almost at an end. The awards are flying

around. We thought we would look at the best regional players this year.

These are the most valuable players. James King. It is a bit of space for

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Wales for the summer tour to Japan. We caught up with him and his

brother. Schindler has become a favourite. His brother has made a

move back to their home region. is nice to see you back and good

luck for next season. Cheers. of you were announced in the squad

to tour Japan. Congratulations to you both. I am pretty happy. It is

great, obviously. Getting a Welsh call-up is always amazing. But a

Welsh call-up may never have happened if Scotland had their way.

They picked Steve by their six Nations squad last year. But the

Welsh Rugby union objected. It was about three weeks before the six

Nations started. Andy Robinson said I was pencilled in his squad.

Obviously, it was a massive surprise. It worked out, turned down

the Scottish run. Things happen for a reason. It was a bit of a sour

time at the start of the year. But I am pretty happy to put all that

behind me now. We'll bring an means moving west, moving back to the

region where his professional career began. It was Steve's 18th birthday

party. We had these massive sumo wrestling suit on. He decided to

head-butt me. Accidentally. He had a cut on the back of his head. It was

a bit of a disaster. Brotherly love. It is good to have him back. He has

been away for two years and I haven't seen much of him. I am

looking forward to see how his rugby has improved and what he will come

up with as a person. It is good to have him back. Robin McBryde named

both of them and his squad to tour Japan in June. The squad will be

whittled down to 27 by the time they leave. I am looking forward to see

what the camp will be like. I will be challenging and if I get selected

to go in the 27 man squad it will be a massive honour. I'm looking

forward to nailing down this spot and making it your own? I wish I

could. I did not get a looking after my cap. I have had a tiny feel of an

international career so far. I loved it and they want more of it. It is

taken away quickly. Hopefully, I can do well in training and hopefully

get picked. But the six Nations frustrating for you? You are on the

bench for a field games. It was frustrating. The team last. There

was an opportunity for me to go further if I had played well and one

maybe I would have had more opportunities to start. But it did

not happen like that. But I am more motivated to put the Welsh shirt on

again. It has been good to catch up. Fingers crossed to you both to make

Steve did not want to dwell on the Scottish question. If they would

become eligible, I would have had to stay in South Africa for three

years. I am wedge through and through. It did not enter my mind.

But it is slightly different for Steve. He has a Scottish mother.

Scotland is very much part of the family. To have that opportunity at

an early stage, at 19, the opportunity to play international

rugby is a massive carrot for anyone to have. He has the opportunity

now. He has played for the Welsh under 20s. Hopefully he will get

some international recognition in Japan. Who else is in the squad

Questa Mac 11 uncapped players in Absolutely. He is trying to develop

the future. The bulk of the team will be going to play for the

British and Irish Lions. It is a chance to bring people who we do not

know much about. The coaches have kept a close eye on their

development and they will bring them in to give them a taste and to whet

their appetite for the future. They should be lots of fresh faces that

can come through. Warren Gatland has been applauded in the past for

bringing in new faces. We have a couple of young up-and-coming

players and it is an opportunity for them to play international rugby.

Whether they get selected for the trip itself, but at least they are

in the fold. You have two applaud Robin McBryde for carrying on with

Warren Gatland left off. RaboDirect PRO12 is coming close to

its climax as is the premiership. It is the penultimate Saturday of the

season. The premiership play-off semi-final between Llandovery and

Llanelli. Do you have the stomach for a battle? You have come to the

have been playing rugby in this is small market town for 133 years.

This is the biggest game in their history. We won the Welsh cap about

five years ago. That was a proud day for the club. If we were able to win

today and go to Pontypridd, and win there, it would be fantastic.

going to be a contest and thought both coaches and both clubs, we went

to win. Hopefully, it will not be Llanelli. 80 minutes separate one of

these two sides from a date with it has been fairly even since then.

It should be a good game. I am from Ammanford, a scarlet fanatic. I

would like to see Llandovery do As if by magic, the curse of the

commentator works in reverse. brand of rugby they play is

outstanding. I have seen better games appear and I have with the

Irish Lions squad Cuesta Mac --? think it is great. We will be going

out to see Ed and I am looking forward to it. Talk me through the

series, will it go our way? I think we will take it on the final test.

Is it your honeymoon? She is a lucky just two points separated these

sides. Those were in the favour of the visiting Llanelli. They will

march on to take an Pontypridd next Mac -- Sardis Road? It was the most

physical game I have ever been involved in. It was a full house.

They had great supporters. They could get behind the team. They

really get behind their team but during the game, for 80 minutes, you

are the enemy and they make you feel that. I wish you all the best of

Irish Lions one down and was 1989. -- one down under. We caught up with

one of the stars. It is the greatest feeling. You are part of a unique

brethren. When you put that red veil on, the jersey, you grow as a person

and player. I am looking to see the metamorphosis of Wales, Ireland,

Scotland, coming together, the class of 2013, it is going to be

fantastic. They have a 75% effectively record in Australia.

Better there than anywhere else. -- 75% victories. What do you mean? We

have the teams in the positions one and two! They have not got enough

time to get the players together, so they may drop one or two games, the

focus will be mainly on the test series - you only need to win two

games to be successful. Both coaches have complained about a lack of

preparation time. They do not have a strong argument. They are actually

better prepared, the British and Irish Lions, than the Wallabies. So

if they do not win the first one - because they have got the momentum,

they played together bash and as you know, you can train as hard as you

like, but you cannot attain match fitness. The Lions should be

targeting the first test to win. People say, if we get our own house

in order, we do not have to worry about anyone. That is rubbish.

have to respect the talent in front of you. If the defence of

orientation is not spot on, we will be exposed. -- defensive. Sam

Warbuton, Rhys Priestland, you sure a little gap, the Australians are

the best at capitalising. Australians have seen the players,

they know exactly how they play. Australian method of winding you up,

stalking you up, you have to have a bit of respect. Australia are the

second-best team in the world. Let with talent. 39 players represented

them last year. A few players are missing, not because of injury bash

is their temperament problem with Australia? At least in our dealer,

if somebody had a problem, the players try to help them. -- in our

day. A totally different outlook. the manager lacks the authority?

From what I have helped. His job is on the line. -- Herald. McCabe has

had more broken bones than Barry Sheen. He is attritional, but not

the Australian archetype, creating and distributing. The captaincy went

to Sam Warburton. The right decision? It was a bold decision.

Lots of conjecture about who it should have been. Warren Gatland

knows him. He is a young star also. When you have somebody young, and

some others have got 110, 120 tests, that is the problem. The next few

weeks will define the legacy of Sam Warbuton. You are a triple list. Man

of the CDs, South Africa. -- CDs. dined off that. Got us into a

position where we could convert and close out the test series. I knew

then that we had nearly won it. David, we can bring the year without

commending you about this drive. -- we cannot bring use your weapon

remaining about this drive. happens. It was pretty tough.

message for Rob Jones? You are still a little bleep! It is always there

we guys who get away with it. Predictions? I cannot be bold enough

to say whitewash but... Get off the fence! It all depends on the first

test. What will it be?1-1 going into the third. A wager? Nope. My

life is a gamble already excavation surprised you are still on Terence!

-- terms. There are so many Welsh players in the squad. Will the

Wallabies have a psychological advantage? They well, but this is

totally different. Representing Wales and representing the Lions,

that has a massive psychological bearing. You have got or Cornel,

with Driscoll, who have been there and done it. It is a totally

different thought process with the Lions. I do not think there will be

as many as ten, 12 players in the test team, Welsh players. I think it

will be a max. Looking at the way Warren Gatland likes to play, we are

very physical and direct, when teams have been like that against

Australia and got them under pressure, you would think that is

the way we are going to go. Overpower them. That will be the

challenge. Wales had not been able to do that in test matches with that

express ambition. Australia are going to look to play differently.

Open, play on the fast grounds, move the ball about it will be

intriguing, very tight. Are the Wallabies a soft touch up front?

They will do their homework. It will all be about and temple. -- about

pace and temple. I think they are starting to get it right. The Reds

are doing exceptionally well. It is going to happen for them. They will

be extremely competitive in the first game. They are no light touch

up front. But they are not quite as good as the Springboks. The British

and Irish Lions should be able to put out a pack that will get the

better of them. They are not weak, but they are not as strong as others

we have played against. The game against the Barbarians is thought of

as a runout. But they have assembled quite a squad. Guys with a point to

prove. James Hook, Matthew Rees, Paul James, guys who were on the

fringes of the British and Irish Lions squad. It will be a real

battle. Warren Gatland has six games but will the first test. There are

players and we may not be even considering is test selection who

will work their way through and get an opportunity. That is the nature

of the beast. But that is a very good Barbarians squad, with points