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AUTUMN RUGBY
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INTERNATIONALS
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THE Autumn Internationals are fantastic. We get to see
the very best Southern Hemisphere sides in front of packed
CONGRATULATIONS firstly to
houses. Trouble is, Wales seldom win.
Simon Lawson and Genet Measso
Since 1999, Wales have played Australia, New Zealand and
for winning the ol’ Cardiff Half
South Africa 17 times in Cardiff, winning just three times
Marathon. It turns out I did run on
– twice against Australia and once against South Africa – and
marathon day, but more in the form
conceding 497 points. That’s an average of 29 per match.
of a sprint to work after sleeping in.
But it isn’t all gloom. First, the good news – we haven’t got to
So if anyone saw a rather suave guy
worry about South Africa, current World and Tri Nations Cham-
running with focus and charisma
pions. We ‘only’ have to concern ourselves with New Zealand
that day, I would have been the
and Australia, along with Samoa and Argentina in between.
one about 20 metres behind him,
So, we’re left with that old sporting conundrum – history
half-dressed and sweating like a,
versus current form. History says Wales will lose against New
well, insert your own inappropriate
Zealand and Australia. Current form says Wales have players
joke there.
with the ability to compete at the very highest level. Wales may
Further commendation must go
never have a better chance to take a big scalp, and I’m not bet-
to Jenson Button who clinched
ting against them doing it.
the world title of the F1 universe.
Could we be about to see the All Blacks lose to Wales for the
Us Brits are truly ruling this sport
first time since 1953? Why not – it’ll happen one day.
lately, and with some extreme talent
DAVE BRAYLEY
kicking around our roster it seems
we may have this for years. Go
Info:
www.wru.co.uk
Team Us!
So, tennis – we all like tennis,
yeah? Well, this month has a lot.
To be more specific, women’s
tennis has got a lot. First up there
is the prestigious Fed Cup (Sat
7 Nov) and then there’s the WTA
Tournament of Champions in Bali
(Mon 2-Sun 8 Nov). Personally I’d
concentrate on the Fed Cup for the
fun. If the men out there are feeling
left out, don’t worry – you’ve got the
WELSH INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIPS Davis Cup in December.
For the motor oil fanatics there’s
FOR all you sport lovers out there, the take place. prize money isn’t too shabby either, with
another burning rubber kind of
calendar of Welsh sport has never been The four days of competition will see $5,000 up for grabs for the champions.
event happening: the final race of
so full. Our wonderful nation now caters competitors from all over the world in The first two days start at 9am, with the
the Moto GP (Sun 8 Nov) season in
for sportspeople of any discipline, from what is undoubtedly the premier Welsh quarter and semi-finals taking place from
Valencia. Unfortunately, our talent
the big hitters like football and rugby, Badminton event in the calendar. It’s 10am on the Saturday. Sunday is finals
doesn’t cross over from the F1 team,
right down to the perceived minority also an extremely prestigious event, the day, with the Men’s and Ladies’ singles
as we don’t really shine in this.
sports of karate and squash. This month first championships taking place back in along with doubles and mixed doubles
Instead, I would recommend you get
is the turn of badminton. From Thurs 1927. This is why competitors from the events, first match at 11am.
behind Valentino Rossi because he is
26-Sun 29 Nov at the Welsh Institute highest level in the world game will be DAVE BRAYLEY
fast becoming the greatest the sport
of Sport at Sofia Gardens, the Welsh attending the event, hoping to add their
has known. And yes, it is looking like
International Badminton Championships names to the long list of winners. The Info:
www.eurobadminton.org
he is going to win.
Golf-tastic fun will ensue at Mission
CARDIFF VS SWANSEA:
THERE’S no point beating around the bush here. The team that Swansea Hills Golf Club in China as the
City and Cardiff City want to beat above anyone else is each other. World Cup (Thurs 26-Sun 29
FANS AT FEVER PITCH Neither set of fans can even begin to contemplate being beaten by their Nov) descends. This competition
fiercest rivals, so there will be plenty of pressure on the players when they is basically where two players
meet at the Liberty Stadium on Sat 7 Nov. Last season saw three fixtures represent their country and battle
between the clubs, with the Swans edging the derby honours by winning the rest in a gladiatorial style combat
the Carling Cup match before both league meetings ended in controversial arena armed with either clubs or
2-2 draws. This season’s game at the Liberty is a tough one to call. The balls. This is a lie; it’s ordinary golf,
Swans have found goals hard to come by this season, but home advantage but Wales do quite well at this now
counts for a lot and, at the time of writing, they have lost only three games and then, so wish us luck.
to Cardiff’s four. On the other hand, Cardiff have scored three times more There we go – hope you enjoy
goals than their neighbours, making them the league’s highest scorers. bonfire night. Unlike a certain Darth
Prediction? Another fantastic game of pride and passion, where the disci- Vader impersonator I saw who
pline of the players will be the key factor in delivering a positive result for caught fire last year due to a stray
either side. Result? Another 2-2 draw, hopefully with the headlines coming rocket, resulting in what was like
from the football on the pitch rather than any violence from the fans. a surreal deleted scene from Star
DAVE BRAYLEY Wars. Don’t worry – he was fine.
Breathing was a bit odd, though.
Info:
www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk /
www.swanseacity.net LUKE DEVEREUX
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