Scarlets v Barbarians
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Topic: Scarlets v Barbarians
Posted By: SA14
Subject: Scarlets v Barbarians
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 12:18pm
Scarlets to take on Barbarians in Phil Bennett Memorial GameScarlets will welcome rugby’s most famous invitational club, the Barbarians, to Parc y Scarlets on Saturday, September 16 for the Phil Bennett Memorial Game. Llanelli and Scarlets legend ‘Benny’ produced a host of memorable moments in the scarlet of his home town and the black and white hoops of the Baa-Baas, notably, his dazzling, side-stepping run that launched ‘the greatest try of all time’ against the All Blacks in 1973. Benny played 20 times for the Barbarians, the second highest by any Welshman and bettered only by another Llanelli great RH Williams, with 22 appearances. He also scored 181 points, played against Scotland, Fiji, Canada, Australia and New Zealand (twice) and captained the club on 10 occasions. The match will kick off at 2.30pm to sign off our 150-year celebrations and to cap a feast of rugby that day, Wales’ Rugby World Cup clash against Portugal will be shown on the giant screen in the Supporters Village afterwards. Scarlets have played the world-famous invitational side on three previous occasions, the last to officially open the Parc y Scarlets stadium in January 2009 when a capacity 14,500 crowd watched the home side run out 40-24 winners against a team containing the likes of All Blacks Anton Oliver and Ben Blair. Current Scarlets Jonathan Davies and Ken Owens were part of the Scarlets squad that day. The sides also met at Stradey Park in 1965 (28-15 to Barbarians) to mark the opening of the new changing rooms and dining hall at the ground and in 1972 (33-17 to Llanelli), as part of the club’s centenary celebrations. The visitors that day included Lions greats Fran Cotton and Fergus Slattery. Scarlets Executive Chairman Simon Muderack said: “It is a huge honour for the club to be welcoming the Barbarians to Llanelli once again for what promises to be a memorable occasion at the end of our 150-year celebrations. To be celebrating an incredible player like Phil who shone for both great clubs makes it that more special.” Scarlets Head Coach Dwayne Peel said: “To be able to host an iconic side like the Barbarians is fantastic for everyone at the Scarlets – players, coaches, staff and, of course, our supporters. It promises to be another great occasion ahead of the new season and a fitting way to remember a legend like Benny.” We will keep you updated on the stars who will line up for the Baa-Baas, with the tour party having an Australian flavour. Former Wallabies fly-half Berrick Barnes and centre Nathan Grey will be part of an all-Aussie coaching team along with ex-Australia assistant Laurie Fisher and Jason Gillmore, the current NSW Waratahs assistant coach. Barnes said: “Thank you to the Barbarians for this amazing opportunity to be a part of such an iconic rugby institution. The Barbarians represent all that is good about the game and I can’t wait to rip in alongside three incredible Aussie coaches and bring a bit of fun and flair to Parc y Scarlets on September 16.” Grey added: “Having had the honour of playing for the Barbarians in 2005 it was something I will always be grateful for and enjoyed thoroughly. Being asked to help coach the team with a great bunch of Aussie coaches is equally as exciting. An opportunity that I will grab with both hands and do my best to contribute to the fabric of the Baa-Baas ethos and playing style. I can’t wait.” Tickets start at £20 for adults and £8 for U16s and are on sale now at tickets.scarlets.wales or by ringing the Scarlets Ticket Office on 01554 292939. |
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Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 12:48pm
Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 1:23pm
Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 1:37pm
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Fantastic! Yet some whinging about the time and date. It’s 2-30 pm on Saturday fgs 🤨
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 1:41pm
 reesytheexile wrote:
Fantastic! Yet some whinging about the time and date. It’s 2-30 pm on Saturday fgs 🤨 |
Can’t see any whingeing here, yet.
What are the lottery numbers for Friday & Saturday? 
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Posted By: turkishrebel
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 1:52pm
brilliant news, cant wait. have bought tickets already  well done Scarlets in getting this game
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Posted By: gaffer
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 1:55pm
Excellent news.
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Posted By: scarletsrules
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 3:21pm
reesytheexile wrote:
Fantastic! Yet some whinging about the time and date. It’s 2-30 pm on Saturday fgs 🤨 |
Doesnt suit those that will be involved with their clubs on that day unfortunately, myself included but you will never get a KO time that suits everyone, it is what it is
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 3:21pm
Posted By: 157cb
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 4:06pm
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Fantastic news! Great to see the Scarlets pay a fitting tribute 👏 to the great man .
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 4:48pm
As I posted on twitter , the only reason they played Swansea was that they needed a warm up match before playing us...so many people blocked me , who should know better 
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Posted By: tannerbankboy
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 8:25pm
It could be an interesting BaBaas side. Full of those not at RWC from the SH. They'll probably do a mini tour and take in some RWC games while they're at it. Can't see many NH players though as they'll be in pre season and friendlies.
The Wales v Portugal game starts at 16.45 so a chance for a big screen in one of the bars, ideal to make an afternoon of it. For those of us looking for an all dayer, we can cheer on Tonga at 20.00 in their game v Ireland.
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 8:30pm
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I travelled back to Llanelli today through Felinfoel, having been to Swiss Valley Garden centre. I saw the flowers om Benny's Memorial statue, but it did not dawn on me, it was the anniversary of his death. When I got home , I realised ,and a huge moment of sadness overwhelmed me, totally, only lifting, when learned of this game against the Barbarians. What a wonderful, occasion it will be,and what a fitting tribute to greatest Scarlet I have seen, in my lifetime. Benny loved the freedom of these the of games, even though he could control a game , better than most, with expert generalship.
He is fondly remembered, with so much admiration ahd affection
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 8:56pm
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Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion. The GREATEST !
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 10:13pm
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
Wonderful player . We all remember how excited we felt as youngsters whenever Benny was passed the ball. He was devastating with his sidestep/ shimmy and his pace over 30 yards. So pleased I went to the Babas v AB game and witnessing THE try he started off . It was a full on Test. No messing around. Look forward to the game in September
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 12 June 2023 at 11:31pm
reesytheexile wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
Wonderful player . We all remember how excited we felt as youngsters whenever Benny was passed the ball. He was devastating with his sidestep/ shimmy and his pace over 30 yards. So pleased I went to the Babas v AB game and witnessing THE try he started off . It was a full on Test. No messing around. Look forward to the game in September |
Waw! Great you actually saw that game LIVE Reesy! I watched at home in Felinfoel, and instantly knew..hey this is special, apart from that AMAZING try by Edwards. Likewise, the 72 game at Stradey, you know, looking back it would have a special place in history.
Looking at the way Benny started Edwards try, it was pure instinctive skill and sheer genius, somthing the best in the world would find difficult to match. Yet he remained grounded, and humble all his life. Loyal to Felinfoel,and to the Scarlets.
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Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 13 June 2023 at 4:29am
finally something exciting in our calender
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Posted By: lofty evans
Date Posted: 16 June 2023 at 2:09pm
Excellent news 👏
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Posted By: EMGM
Date Posted: 16 June 2023 at 3:06pm
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Just been down the Parc to buy tickets for the game. Good news for season ticket holders your seats are being held back for at least the next three weeks. Happy days.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 16 June 2023 at 5:54pm
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There’s enough bloody Barbarians on this Forum truth be told 😉
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Posted By: Oracle
Date Posted: 16 June 2023 at 6:12pm
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And a NK living in a bunker in cross hands
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Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 04 September 2023 at 12:00pm
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Aaron Shingler has announced he has been asked to play for the Baa Baa's in this fixture.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 04 September 2023 at 10:32pm
Fscarlet wrote:
Aaron Shingler has announced he has been asked to play for the Baa Baa's in this fixture. |
Shings is looking pretty fit . Just done a triathlon in Ssundersfoot. Are the tales that he was offered a derisory £ contract leading to his retirement true I wonder? He can certainly do a good job for us.
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 7:18am
Nah mate. It was his call to end things.
For sure money was scarce for everyone, but he took the call based on his body telling him it was time.
A great servant to the club.Delighted to see him have a run out…probably shred our line out too.
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Posted By: GPR - Rochester
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 8:52am
Wil Chips wrote:
Nah mate. It was his call to end things.
For sure money was scarce for everyone, but he took the call based on his body telling him it was time.
A great servant to the club.Delighted to see him have a run out…probably shred our line out too.
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If our new lineout coach can drill our jumpers to take on Aaron with success we will have gone a long way to improving one of our achilles heels.
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 10:45am
GPR - Rochester wrote:
Wil Chips wrote:
Nah mate. It was his call to end things.
For sure money was scarce for everyone, but he took the call based on his body telling him it was time.
A great servant to the club.Delighted to see him have a run out…probably shred our line out too.
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If our new lineout coach can drill our jumpers to take on Aaron with success we will have gone a long way to improving one of our achilles heels. |
That's what nakes this game more than a celebration. There will be new players and combinations everywhere in our team. New coaches as well. I'm looking forward to it.
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Posted By: SA14
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 11:47am
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Ticket sales are pretty shocking. There’s a lot of blocks where tickets haven’t even been sold. I don’t think you can blame the club for not advertising it either this time. No proper home game til November you’d expect better.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 3:18pm
Wil Chips wrote:
Nah mate. It was his call to end things.
For sure money was scarce for everyone, but he took the call based on his body telling him it was time.
A great servant to the club.Delighted to see him have a run out…probably shred our line out too.
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Fair enough. I withdraw that gossip then
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Posted By: Seagultaf
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 4:16pm
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Great opportunity for the Scarlets supporters to say goodby to Shingler and thank him for his outstanding service for the club.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 4:45pm
SA14 wrote:
Ticket sales are pretty shocking. There’s a lot of blocks where tickets haven’t even been sold. I don’t think you can blame the club for not advertising it either this time. No proper home game til November you’d expect better. |
I think that the old glamour of the Ba Bas has gone. Playing the semi pro team Swansea recently probably helped in that regard. Some decent players mentioned but we could do with the full team being promoted on Social Media to generate interest
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Posted By: hoppy
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 5:06pm
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Is the game being shown on live Television
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Posted By: 157cb
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 6:30pm
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I hope its not live on television . A very poor take up , when you consider for every ticket sold a donation goes to the Phil Bennett foundation.
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Posted By: Wasp
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 6:44pm
Better get a move on and get my tickets then! 
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Posted By: Mortontj
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 6:55pm
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 05 September 2023 at 7:23pm
Mortontj wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought. |
Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum.
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Posted By: Maple
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 7:49am
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It would have been fitting if the game was in memory of Grav and Benny
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Posted By: scarletsrules
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 8:37am
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 10:04am
Eastern outpost wrote:
Mortontj wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought. |
Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum. |
Can I second Eastern Outpost welcome to the forum Mortontji Lovely story about Benny, and of course ..True, he seemed to "float". A true gift of sheer talent, for he was the greatest Scarlet I have seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to a fitting tribute of that game on the 16th(two days before my birthday!) What a birthday present.. LOL !
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Posted By: Rob o'r Bont
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 10:57am
scarletpimp wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
Mortontj wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought. |
Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum. |
Can I second Eastern Outpost welcome to the forum Mortontji Lovely story about Benny, and of course ..True, he seemed to "float". A true gift of sheer talent, for he was the greatest Scarlet I have seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to a fitting tribute of that game on the 16th(two days before my birthday!) What a birthday present.. LOL !
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A mate of mine played first class rugby at flanker in the 70s. He said he would rather play against any No10 other than Benny. He said even Barry John could be tackled but Benny would make you look a fool with his sidestep, leaving you diving into thin air most times (well every time in fact).
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Posted By: locked out supertaf
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 11:14am
scarletsrules wrote:
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game |
I know its a debate had many times and sometimes gets pointlessly personal but, how did we manage back in the old days when all games were Saturday afternoons? Every big game was a sell out. People used to play for local clubs in those days as well surely?
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Posted By: bydder
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 12:12pm
locked out supertaf wrote:
scarletsrules wrote:
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game |
I know its a debate had many times and sometimes gets pointlessly personal but, how did we manage back in the old days when all games were Saturday afternoons? Every big game was a sell out. People used to play for local clubs in those days as well surely? |
How many people was a sell out in them days? Maybe people from Llanelli bothered to turn up to watch their local side and not turn up for the big games like now.
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 12:46pm
Rob o'r Bont wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
Mortontj wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought. |
Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum. |
Can I second Eastern Outpost welcome to the forum Mortontji Lovely story about Benny, and of course ..True, he seemed to "float". A true gift of sheer talent, for he was the greatest Scarlet I have seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to a fitting tribute of that game on the 16th(two days before my birthday!) What a birthday present.. LOL !
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A mate of mine played first class rugby at flanker in the 70s. He said he would rather play against any No10 other than Benny. He said even Barry John could be tackled but Benny would make you look a fool with his sidestep, leaving you diving into thin air most times (well every time in fact). |
Nippy fly halves, up there with chopsy 9’s as the scourge of every leaden footed No 8.
( posted on behalf of a ‘ friend’)
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Posted By: locked out supertaf
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 1:25pm
bydder wrote:
locked out supertaf wrote:
scarletsrules wrote:
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game |
I know its a debate had many times and sometimes gets pointlessly personal but, how did we manage back in the old days when all games were Saturday afternoons? Every big game was a sell out. People used to play for local clubs in those days as well surely? |
How many people was a sell out in them days? Maybe people from Llanelli bothered to turn up to watch their local side and not turn up for the big games like now. |
10800 was capacity at Stradey iirc. Who knows but i never remember it being an issue then. To be fair we didnt have social media for people to complain on either  |
Posted By: Seagultaf
Date Posted: 06 September 2023 at 4:21pm
Rob o'r Bont wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
Mortontj wrote:
scarletpimp wrote:
Just to add to the above, just looked at the BBCWales Phil Bennett highlights. Seen some of the tries before LIVE, and many times on TV....BUT, they have me punching the air everytime, now with tears in my eyes. Such sadness laced with pride and emotion.The GREATEST ! |
My dad was in South Wales Police in the early 70s and was telling me the other day that he was part of the Police side who used to give opposition to the Welsh side training at Waterston Cross. He said that he always used to lift his head as quickly as possible from the scrum to see Gareth Edwards pass to Benny. In his words he said that Benny used to 'float' and that his feet 'didn't seem to touch the floor'. A lovely way of putting it, I thought. |
Thanks for those lovely word pictures and welcome to the forum. |
Can I second Eastern Outpost welcome to the forum Mortontji Lovely story about Benny, and of course ..True, he seemed to "float". A true gift of sheer talent, for he was the greatest Scarlet I have seen in my lifetime. Looking forward to a fitting tribute of that game on the 16th(two days before my birthday!) What a birthday present.. LOL !
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A mate of mine played first class rugby at flanker in the 70s. He said he would rather play against any No10 other than Benny. He said even Barry John could be tackled but Benny would make you look a fool with his sidestep, leaving you diving into thin air most times (well every time in fact). |
A colleauges of mine played no7 for Ebbw Vale against Benny at Stradey. He said pretty much the same, leaving him clutching at thin air most of the time. He also said that after the match Phil was great spending time chatting to him and offering loads of encouragement. Clearly left a big impression.
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Posted By: Mr Lee91
Date Posted: 08 September 2023 at 1:27pm
scarletsrules wrote:
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game |
Guessing that makes you a Trimsaran boy then? Early season title decider at NDS
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Posted By: Seagultaf
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 8:02am
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Does anyone have an idea what the Scarlets team may look like on Saturday. Who is fit and available, what about the players who were in Wales training in the Summer, are they available or being rested?
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Posted By: scarletsrules
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 9:00am
Mr Lee91 wrote:
scarletsrules wrote:
Unfortunately it is bang in the middle of the world cup, guaranteed some who would go will have plans for the world cup and unable to attend, whether thats in france or with family/friends . Also its the exact same time every local club is playing, im playing across the road in New Dock the same time so will be able to hear PYS but unable to attend due to the clash.
Normally there is around 7 or 8 of us that attend Scarlets games, sometimes more , and thats just my group, the juniors etc normally attend but they will probably be watching our game |
Guessing that makes you a Trimsaran boy then? Early season title decider at NDS
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It does
It should be an entertaining game Saturday
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Posted By: Grammar School Boy
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 3:40pm
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Is there an update on Plumtree? Is he in France?
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Posted By: NobbySosban
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 4:05pm
From Dwayne Peel's video earlier today, the following players are out:Ken Owens, Steff Evans, Scott Williams, Joe Roberts, Josh Macleod, Samson Lee, Alex Craig (until next week) & Carwyn Tuipolotu.
Ioan Lloyd is being prepared to start at 10, and Plumtree will play his first game for Scarlets (having already got a Wales cap!) - when you try to pick a team from what's left, there's really not much room for manoeuvre, so something like:
Johnny McNicholl, Tom Rogers, Jonathan Davies ©, Ioan Nicholas, Ryan Conbeer, Ioan Lloyd, Archie Hughes; Wyn Jones, Shaun Evans, Harri O'Connor, Morgan Jones, Jac Price, Iwan Shenton, Dan Davis, Taine Plumtree. Replacements: Lewis Morgan, Kemsley Mathias, Sam Wainwright, Ed Scragg, Luca Giannini, Kieran Hardy, Dan Jones, Tomi Lewis/Eddie James
A first run out for several players & coaches' ideas, against some Wallaby hopefuls & hometown favourites - should be a great occasion to honour Benny, looking forward to being there.
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Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 4:33pm
Do we know the line ups yet ?
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Posted By: locked out supertaf
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 4:41pm
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Starting the season as we mean to go on then.....
Ken Owens, Steff Evans, Scott Williams, Joe Roberts, Josh Macleod, Samson Lee, Alex Craig (until next week) & Carwyn Tuipolotu.
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Posted By: hoppy
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 6:08pm
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Would imagine everybody will be involved apart from the injured players
Hope there is a good crowd there on Saturday
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 13 September 2023 at 6:37pm
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Not everyone involved, which feels sensible. It's still 5-6 weeks before the first competitive game.
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Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 7:44am
Hope I can watch the game...last week Baabas vs Saints was on line on facebook, hope this week too
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Posted By: ndavies198
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 10:34am
Mr Ian wrote:
Hope I can watch the game...last week Baabas vs Saints was on line on facebook, hope this week too
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I asked the Scarlets earlier in the week on Instagram and apparently it won't be televised. It's a shame to miss it but hopefully it's a good day out for the people who can attend.
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Posted By: turkishrebel
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 12:07pm
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Scarlets team wyn jones shaun evans sam wainwright, jac price, morgan jones, taine plumtree, dan davis, ben williams, keiran hardy, ioan lloyd, ryan conbeer, jonathan davies, ioan nicholas, tom roger, johnny mcnicholl
subs lewis morgan, kemsley mathias, steff thomas, harri oconnor, ed scragg, iwan shenton, teddy leatherbarrow, archie hughes, dan jones, eddie james, tomi lewis
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Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 12:25pm
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we watched a similar selection many times in last years...absolutely not a bad team.. Lloyd at flyhalf is an other alternative solution even if I would like to see he and Costelow together on the field
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Posted By: ladram
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 2:19pm
Posted By: roy munster
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 3:36pm
Have they name the baabaas side yet?
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Posted By: Fscarlet
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 3:47pm
roy munster wrote:
Have they name the baabaas side yet? |
They have, Shingler & Rob Evans on the bench.
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 6:22pm
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Looking forward to the game.
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Posted By: hoppy
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 6:40pm
Barbarian FC v Scarlets 15. Ryohey Yamanaka (Japan, Kobelco Steelers); 14. Lachie Anderson (Australia, Rebels), 13. Filipo Daugunu (Australia, Queensland Reds), 12. Nicholas McCurran (Toshiba Brave), 11. Dylan Pietsch (Australia 7s, Waratahs); 10 James O’Connor (Australia, Queensland Reds), 9. Ryan Lonergan (C) (Australia, ACT Brumbies); 1. Kenta Kobayashi (Japan, Suntory Sungoliath), 2. Lachlan Lonergan (Australia, ACT Brumbies), 3. Sam Talakai (Australia, Melborne Rebels), 4. Josh Canham (Rebels), 5. Uwe Helu (Japan, Kubota Spears), 6. Lachlan Swinton (Australia, NSW Waratahs), 7. Faulua Makisi (Japan, Kubota Spears), 8. Harry Wilson (Australia, Queensland Reds). Replacements: 16. Shunta Nakamura (Suntory Sungoliath), 17. Rob Evans (Wales, Haverfordwest), 18. Harry Johnson-Holmes (Australia, NSW Waratahs), 19. Cadeyrn Neville (Australia, ACT Brumbies). 20. Aaron Shingler (Wales, Yr Hendy), 21. Seru Uru (Queensland Reds), 22. Kaito Shigeno (Japan, Sunwolves), 23. James Tuttle (Melborne Rebels), 24. Tom Wright (Australia, ACT Brumbies), 25. Taichi Takahashi (Japan, Toyota Verblitz), 26. Tom Lambert (Waratahs). https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.scarlets.wales/article/barbarians-name-team-to-face-scarlets/&display=popup&ref=plugin&src=share_button" rel="nofollow - - https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.scarlets.wales/article/barbarians-name-team-to-face-scarlets/&text=Barbarians%20name%20team%20to%20face%20Scarlets" rel="nofollow - - https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.scarlets.wales/article/barbarians-name-team-to-face-scarlets/" rel="nofollow - - |
Posted By: John
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 8:24pm
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They've had two comfortable wins on this tour. I'm not expecting a win but I am expecting a fun game.
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Posted By: Seagultaf
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 8:58pm
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Great honour for Haverfordwest and Hendy RFC to each have players selected for the famous Barbarian touring team. I hope they both have a good number of supporters at PYS to see their club socks being worn with the famous striped Barbarians kit.
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Posted By: Mugwuffin
Date Posted: 14 September 2023 at 9:34pm
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I’m looking forward to seeing Ioan Lloyd have a runout at 10.
Harry Wilson is a quality 8 for the Barbarians. He’s a very powerful carrier. Daugunu is a dangerous runner in their backline.
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Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 8:46am
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If hope is the last to die, I will wait till the kick off for a streaming...it s an important day for the history club
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Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 11:35am
I am not sure how often Llanelli/Scarlets have played the Barbarians, but I do recall seeing them once in or around 1965/66 when Barry John was just starting out on his career. For a half, he made mugs of the Baa-Baas and iirc Llanelli led at half time. Second half, the word must have gone out to what was probably an all-international test back row to mark the out-half and forget the rest! English wing-forward Taylor and the rest tightened up considerably, ant the Baa-Baas won in the end.
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 12:58pm
aber-fan wrote:
I am not sure how often Llanelli/Scarlets have played the Barbarians, but I do recall seeing them once in or around 1965/66 when Barry John was just starting out on his career. For a half, he made mugs of the Baa-Baas and iirc Llanelli led at half time. Second half, the word must have gone out to what was probably an all-international test back row to mark the out-half and forget the rest! English wing-forward Taylor and the rest tightened up considerably, ant the Baa-Baas won in the end. |
That's an intresting one Aber, but there will probably be someone on SF, to give an answer. Personally, I cannot remember too many fixtures.
Its a wonderful way to remember Benny, who played with such verve & exuberance for both teams. He would very happy . Looking forward to the game. Not expecting too much, early doors in season, but will prove a useful run out, and hopefully can enjoyable spectacle for all
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Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 1:47pm
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Specially cause of the Barbarians today are all first reserves of national side who playing rwc and both did the training camp. Surely today will be a great rugby day for fans who want celebrate the legend Bennett and hope toworrow will be good for all..
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Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 3:18pm
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Thanks to the wonders of Google, I can now confirm that the game was played on 2nd November 1965, and as I thought England flanker Bob Taylor was involved. The Barbarians won 28-15.
http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/" rel="nofollow - http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 3:23pm
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19-7 to Scarlets at halftime. Plumtree, Shaun Evans and Johnny Mac the try scorers.
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Posted By: Seagultaf
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 3:28pm
aber-fan wrote:
Thanks to the wonders of Google, I can now confirm that the game was played on 2nd November 1965, and as I thought England flanker Bob Taylor was involved. The Barbarians won 28-15.
http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/" rel="nofollow - http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/ |
I am sure I saw the Barbarians play Llanelli at Stradey in the early 70s as well. So maybe two previous games.
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Posted By: Boisbach
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 4:26pm
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Scarlets win 33-19.
Scarlets supporters Man of the Match.... Dan Jones 👏
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Posted By: Grammar School Boy
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 4:26pm
Seagultaf wrote:
aber-fan wrote:
Thanks to the wonders of Google, I can now confirm that the game was played on 2nd November 1965, and as I thought England flanker Bob Taylor was involved. The Barbarians won 28-15.
http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/" rel="nofollow - http://www.barbarianfc.co.uk/results-fixtures/1965-1966/ |
I am sure I saw the Barbarians play Llanelli at Stradey in the early 70s as well. So maybe two previous games. |
They played them in the 1972-3 centenary season, an evening game, won handily, I think we scored 30 pts. Dai Morris played for the Baabaas after a full day shift at work. Mike Burton was on hand also.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 4:28pm
John, Boisbach, thanks for the info. Great to read and fitting for Benny.
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Posted By: Mr Ian
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 5:37pm
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Great win, hope to read a good report..
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Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 5:38pm
Boisbach wrote:
Scarlets win 33-19.
Scarlets supporters Man of the Match.... Dan Jones 👏 |
Excellent news.
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“You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift)
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:07pm
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In the end a satisfactory result for an early season game. The Barbarians had allready convincingly beaten Northampton and Bristol. They tackled ferociously, were full of niggle so this was no classic Barbarians type game, which would not have served us well, in term in terms of pre season prep.
Scarlets controlled possession and territory well, in the second half, but we're not able to turn that dominance in to points. The forwards tried repeatedly to drive over the line but were repelled by stubborn Barbarians defence. It took a great interception and turn of pace from Eddie James to seal the win .
What concerned me, and most others at Parc, was the apalling line out , which malfunctioned all game. Shaun Evans, wonderful around the field, but struggles to throw long , which we continued to to, and failed to execute. If somthing is not working, why continue to compound the frustration with yet more inaccuracy. Of the top ball , is the best attacking weapon, but the major prerequisite, is to actually win the ball. Our new South African coach has a lot of work to do, together with the scrum which although OK, was creaky at times.
We should not undestimate the quality of the opposition , littered with quality Aussies , and therefore quite a few would have known each other, if not played regularly. In that context we can be happy with win with some decent performance, even though there remains plenty to work on.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:14pm
How many yellows did the BaaBaas have? Was it 3 or 4?
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:49pm
Eastern outpost wrote:
How many yellows did the BaaBaas have? Was it 3 or 4? |
3
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:54pm
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And the cards came as a result of our pack's dominance. We had a young and very inexperienced pack on the pitch for most of the second half but they completely outplayed the baa-baas.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:55pm
John wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
How many yellows did the BaaBaas have? Was it 3 or 4? |
3 |
And a punch up at the end which was surprising
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 6:55pm
John wrote:
And the cards came as a result of our pack's dominance. We had a young and very inexperienced pack on the pitch for most of the second half but they completely outplayed the baa-baas. |
Thanks
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Posted By: aber-fan
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 7:05pm
reesytheexile wrote:
John wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
How many yellows did the BaaBaas have? Was it 3 or 4? |
3 |
And a punch up at the end which was surprising |
So it wasn't a 'friendly, then?
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“You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift)
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Posted By: John
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 7:06pm
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The eight forwards on the pitch for the last 20-25 minutes were: Kemsley, Lewis Morgan, Harri O' C, Jac Price, Scragg, Shenton, Ben Williams, Leatherbarrow. They did the hard stuff, got stuck in and utterly frustrated the Barbarians.That was the most impressive and encouraging bit of the game.
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 7:14pm
aber-fan wrote:
reesytheexile wrote:
John wrote:
Eastern outpost wrote:
How many yellows did the BaaBaas have? Was it 3 or 4? |
3 |
And a punch up at the end which was surprising |
So it wasn't a 'friendly, then? |
Reesy badly obstructed in the queue to the bar started the fracas, I understand, so punch up is probably overstating it.
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Posted By: turkishrebel
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 7:16pm
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Ioan Lloyd is class, we got a gem there. Plumtree as well was superb. Lineout poor, scrum average. Wyn played tight head at start of game. Not sure where wainwright was. Backs look sharp, handling excellent at times and defence set up good against a big physical quality babas team full of fringe auusie test players who had 2 games under their belt. Thought back 3 had pace, Johnny mcnic seemed much quicker, and costelliw and Tom Rogers. Foxey looked fitter and lighter too. Jac price scraggy and Morgan showed up well against big mwn Ben Williams has skills to push on. Also enjoyed young players who came on. Final mention about 2 players who played for babas, rob evs and Aaron shingler. Nice seeing rob play but Aaron was excellent. What a player and person. Nice final game for him.. Thank you Aaron
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Posted By: N14
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 7:50pm
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I thought it was 4 YC's. Maybe I'm mistaken.
Was a great performance, lineout was very ropey and needs work because that would be far from good enough in a competition match. Aside from that though, there was plenty to be positive about. Let's hope it's an early sign of good things to come this season.
Shingler did well when he came on. It's a shame he decided to retire as I feel he has at least one more season of good rugby in him. Totally understand his reasoning though, given what he said about sometimes struggling to move the day after game day! Also would I'm sure have taken a sizeable pay cut had he signed a new contract, like many others have had to.
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Posted By: Llanelliman
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 9:04pm
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Attendance figures ? Atmosphere ?
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Posted By: scarletpimp
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 9:28pm
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Nice words from N14 and Turkishrebel regarding Aaron Shingler. I spoke to him end of last season and clearly he feels his body has come to the end of line regarding , the demands of a whole season. It was however great to see him on the field today, for probably the last time. Outstanding Scarlet, and it has been such a pleasure to see him play over the years.
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Posted By: brynturk
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 10:12pm
Didn’t think the match was played in the true spirit of a barbarians game at times…Rob Evans & Kemsley Mathias had more than a ding dong and then at the end I thought it was going to go completely off. Anyone know the reason why it was so niggley?
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Well it was back in 1884.... when we wore the colours for sure !! From Fiji to the Wallabies they all know where we're at........... The 72' All Blacks, they'll tell you that!!
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 10:20pm
brynturk wrote:
Didn’t think the match was played in the true spirit of a barbarians game at times…Rob Evans & Kemsley Mathias had more than a ding dong and then at the end I thought it was going to go completely off. Anyone know the reason why it was so niggley? |
Dwayne said that it wasn’t the true BaaBaas spirit of game…..but the crowd quite liked that.
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Posted By: Mugwuffin
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 10:39pm
brynturk wrote:
Didn’t think the match was played in the true spirit of a barbarians game at times…Rob Evans & Kemsley Mathias had more than a ding dong and then at the end I thought it was going to go completely off. Anyone know the reason why it was so niggley? |
The Barbarians were mainly Australians, many of whom had been playing together as Australia A before joining up, so they weren’t the typical “thrown together” team.
I missed Rob Evans and Kemsley Mathias. I’m sure they used to lift share every day as they’re both from the Haverfordwest area.
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Posted By: turkishrebel
Date Posted: 16 September 2023 at 11:40pm
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They were talking after the game on side line. Think it kicked off elsewhere. They were big and physical and thought we would get well beaten especially after they had beaten Northampton and Bristol well but we were the better team. Really surprised and quite optimistic. We will not win cups leagues for some time but and this is the thing we will play good quality rugby with young players who want to play for the club
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Posted By: tannerbankboy
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 2:27am
N14 wrote:
I thought it was 4 YC's. Maybe I'm mistaken.
Was a great performance, lineout was very ropey and needs work because that would be far from good enough in a competition match. Aside from that though, there was plenty to be positive about. Let's hope it's an early sign of good things to come this season.
Shingler did well when he came on. It's a shame he decided to retire as I feel he has at least one more season of good rugby in him. Totally understand his reasoning though, given what he said about sometimes struggling to move the day after game day! Also would I'm sure have taken a sizeable pay cut had he signed a new contract, like many others have had to. |
I thought that was normal, even in my 20's. It was a toss up between which was worse, a sore body after the game or a sore head after the post match activities. My wife once said to me on a Sunday morning when I was struggling to get downstairs, "Why do you do this?" My answer, "Because it's fun and what we do." She shook her head and gave me the look that said I was wrong.
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Posted By: tannerbankboy
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 2:31am
Mugwuffin wrote:
brynturk wrote:
Didn’t think the match was played in the true spirit of a barbarians game at times…Rob Evans & Kemsley Mathias had more than a ding dong and then at the end I thought it was going to go completely off. Anyone know the reason why it was so niggley? |
The Barbarians were mainly Australians, many of whom had been playing together as Australia A before joining up, so they weren’t the typical “thrown together” team.
I missed Rob Evans and Kemsley Mathias. I’m sure they used to lift share every day as they’re both from the Haverfordwest area. |
Maybe Rob was upset at the new upstart taking 'his' old place. If so, that passion came a season or 2 late for him and his ambitions.
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Posted By: Wil Chips
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 9:50am
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Rob is off to ply his trade in the US.
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Posted By: hoppy
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 9:59am
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Some tries shown on scarlets twitter page from yesterday Hope everybody that went had a good day
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Posted By: Eastern outpost
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 10:47am
Wil Chips wrote:
Rob is off to ply his trade in the US. |
Hope it sparks an Indian Summer in his career.
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Posted By: reesytheexile
Date Posted: 17 September 2023 at 10:50am
Wil Chips wrote:
Rob is off to ply his trade in the US. |
Rob was understandably blowing a bit. Shings looked as fit as ever. Hope Rob’s venture in US goes well for him. Too young to retire . I keep on thinking ‘ what if’ with the last 3 years or so of Rob’s career and his Welsh caps ..
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