Wales Rugby Team Gets A “pob lwc” Before Taking On England

First Minister Carwyn Jones and Sports Minister Alun Ffred Jones have thrown their support behind the Welsh rugby team as they get set to take on England in the first match of this year’s Six Nations Tournament at Twickenham.

The First Minister said:

“As a keen rugby supporter, I’m looking forward to this year’s Six Nations tournament enormously. Twickenham is one of sport’s most prominent arenas and a Welsh win at HQ would be an unforgettable way to mark its centenary. Like many fans I was sad to see Wales miss out on last year’s title, but I hope it will inspire them to achieve greater things this year.  At least my Irish wife was happy!

“The opening game is a huge chance for Wales to put in a big performance and mark ourselves as serious contenders.”

Sports Minister Alun Ffred Jones said:

“We all know what great attention we pay to the Six Nations championship in Wales and I know that the whole nation will be willing the boys on, not just on Saturday, but throughout the tournament. As well as wishing the men’s senior team all the best of luck, I’m sure everyone in Wales will want to send best wishes to Wales Women, who will be looking to defend last season’s Triple Crown, and Under-20s team, as they kick-off their campaigns this weekend.”

The schedule is:

Date    KO (GMT)    Home                              Away          Venue
Sat 6th Feb 10         14:30    Ireland      v      Italy           Croke Park
Sat 6th Feb 10         17:00    England     v      Wales        Twickenham
Sun 7th Feb 10        15:00    Scotland    v      France       Murrayfield
Sat 13th Feb 10       14:00    Wales        v      Scotland    Millennium Stadium
Sat 13th Feb 10       16:30    France      v      Ireland       Stade de France
Sun 14th Feb 10      14:30    Italy          v      England     Stadio Flaminio
Fri 26th Feb 10       20:00    Wales       v      France       Millennium Stadium
Sat 27th Feb 10       13:30    Italy         v      Scotland    Stadio Flaminio
Sat 27th Feb 10       16:00    England   v      Ireland       Twickenham
Sat 13th Mar 10      14:30    Ireland     v      Wales        Croke Park
Sat 13th Mar 10      17:00    Scotland   v      England     Murrayfield
Sun 14th Mar 10     14:30    France      v      Italy          Stade de France
Sat 20th Mar 10      14:30    Wales       v      Italy          Millennium Stadium
Sat 20th Mar 10      17:00    Ireland    v      Scotland    Croke Park
Sat 20th Mar 10      19:45    France     v      England      Stade de France

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