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Wales v Tonga
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 2:17 am
by Lizard
Now confirmed for 5.30pm (NZ time), Friday 16 June at Eden Park, as the curtain-raiser for All Blacks v Samoa.
I'm not sure who will be wearing their alternate strip.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 10:21 am
by Sandydragon
Real shame this has to be played in New Zealand. Convenient for Lions replacements but not great for Tongan rugby.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 11:23 am
by Lizard
It might prompt some investment to get Tongan facilities up to scratch.
I would also wager that there are more Tongans in Auckland than in Nuku'alofa.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 1:39 pm
by Sandydragon
Maybe. If it does give the Tongan union a kick in the arse then something positive will come out of it.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Tue May 09, 2017 1:41 pm
by Numbers
Wales 2017 summer tour squad
Forwards: Scott Baldwin (Ospreys), Jake Ball (Scarlets), Adam Beard (Ospreys), Kristian Dacey (Cardiff Blues), Seb Davies (Cardiff Blues), Ryan Elias (Scarlets), Rob Evans (Scarlets), Tomas Francis (Exeter Chiefs), Ollie Griffiths (Newport Gwent Dragons), Cory Hill (Newport Gwent Dragons), Ellis Jenkins (Cardiff Blues), Wyn Jones (Scarlets), James King (Ospreys), Samson Lee (Scarlets), Josh Navidi (Cardiff Blues), Nicky Smith (Ospreys), Rory Thornton (Ospreys), Thomas Young (Wasps).
Backs: Cory Allen (Cardiff Blues), Gareth Anscombe (Cardiff Blues), Alex Cuthbert (Cardiff Blues), Aled Davies (Scarlets), Gareth Davies (Scarlets), Sam Davies (Ospreys), Steff Evans (Scarlets), Keelan Giles (Ospreys), Tyler Morgan (Newport Gwent Dragons), Jamie Roberts (captain, Harlequins), Owen Williams (Leicester Tigers), Rhun Williams (Cardiff Blues), Scott Williams (Scarlets), Tomos Williams (Cardiff Blues).
Suprised that James Davies hasn't been selected, tho there is a wealth of depth at 7.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 2:30 pm
by PoolerSaint
Is this going to be broadcast live anywhere ? Anyone know ?
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Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 9:27 pm
by Sandydragon
PoolerSaint wrote:Is this going to be broadcast live anywhere ? Anyone know ?
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Not seen any details yet. Might be on sky or highlights on free to air?
Welcome to the board by the way.
Re: RE: Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Sun May 14, 2017 9:32 pm
by PoolerSaint
Sandydragon wrote:PoolerSaint wrote:Is this going to be broadcast live anywhere ? Anyone know ?
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Not seen any details yet. Might be on sky or highlights on free to air?
Welcome to the board by the way.
Cheers [emoji6]
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Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 1:21 am
by Lizard
I'm not sure how it will be negotiated but I'm guessing whoever is showing the All Blacks v Samoa game will have Wales v Tonga, too? It would a bit odd to split rights on a double-header.
Re: Wales v Tonga
Posted: Mon May 15, 2017 1:33 am
by Lizard