Wales vs Lebanon at Swinton

[sgorpioncaerdyddrob]

On 26/08/2022 at 14:33, SydneyRoosters said:

They played France a few months ago.

Indeed, the point is we've had more Wales games in Albi the last few years than Aberafan. 

[Pen-Y-Bont Crusader]

Ready for the game. Glad it’s not as hot as Albi .

[FearNothing]

Is this being shown on any platform??

[Barley Mow]

10 minutes ago, FearNothing said:

Is this being shown on any platform??

It's on as a pay per view on the RLWC app (ourleague)

[MatthewWoody]

10 euros

[Young Blood]

How can you watch this game? 

 

[Pie tries]

On 09/08/2022 at 21:37, The storm said:

There must be a significant lebanese commnity that we dont know about in the Sale/Carrington area. 

This match must surely be played in colwyn bay

There is a significant Lebanese community in GM, however to what extent they’ve been engaged is another issue

[Young Blood]

Score updates? 

[DavidM]

4 hours ago, Barley Mow said:

It's on as a pay per view on the RLWC app (ourleague)

You’d think Wales and Lebanon would be free for people to watch 

[welshmagpie]

1 hour ago, Young Blood said:

Score updates? 

Wales 22-38 Lebanon

Adam Douiehi the difference.

[Young Blood]

3 minutes ago, welshmagpie said:

Wales 22-38 Lebanon

Adam Douiehi the difference.

Who else impressed? 

[gogledd]

In the other World Cup warm up game ....Wales Wheelchair 67 -52 Ireland Wheelchair

 

 

 

 

[welshmagpie]

1 hour ago, Young Blood said:

Who else impressed? 

Kyle Evans took his try well on debut. Curtis Davies excellent as well in scoring a brace. 
 

For Lebanon the the backrower Maree looks good considering he’s played tier 4 rugby league in Australia - didn’t look out of place. Mansour classy touches, Kiraz is going to be some player too - looked every bit an NRL player. 

Edited October 8, 2022 by welshmagpie

[MatthewWoody]

Lebanon were very good in 2017 and they'll be interesting to watch this WC. 

[Chris22]

Didn't see the match but given the strength of Wales' squad, that's no disgrace.

[Young Blood]

How close to full strength were Wales?

[The Lad]

Why was it at Swinton?

I would have done what Australia did with PNG in the last world cup and had all of the Wales games in Wales, friendlies included. 

Edited October 9, 2022 by The Lad

[Gomersall]

33 minutes ago, The Lad said:

Why was it at Swinton?

I would have done what Australia did with PNG in the last world cup and had all of the Wales games in Wales, friendlies included. 

This WC received money from the government to stage the majority of the matches in the north of England. Playing games in Wales or France was never an option although there was nothing to stop Wales hosting a warm up game.

[Big Picture]

2 hours ago, Gomersall said:

This WC received money from the government to stage the majority of the matches in the north of England. Playing games in Wales or France was never an option although there was nothing to stop Wales hosting a warm up game.

They didn't have to have as many matches in the north of England as they are though.

[Gomersall]

11 minutes ago, Big Picture said:

They didn't have to have as many matches in the north of England as they are though.

Yes they did as far as I’m aware. Northern Powerhouse BS and all.

[gingerjon]

1 hour ago, Gomersall said:

Yes they did as far as I’m aware. Northern Powerhouse BS and all.

We had to stage around 3/4 of the games within the Northern Powerhouse region. It's a big region and includes north Wales.

We're staging all of the games bar one men's semi final and some wheelchair prelims within the region, mostly in a very tight section of it.

[Eddie]

1 hour ago, gingerjon said:

We had to stage around 3/4 of the games within the Northern Powerhouse region. It's a big region and includes north Wales.

We're staging all of the games bar one men's semi final and some wheelchair prelims within the region, mostly in a very tight section of it.

There is a game at Coventry also, albeit just one so the point still stands. 

[welshmagpie]

8 hours ago, Young Blood said:

How close to full strength were Wales?

Define full strength?

Based on the squad named, all were available and played. 

Based on who is eligible and played RL this season they were weakened by the following absences:

- Morgan Knowles

- Tyson Frizell

- Regan Grace

- Bradman Best

- Gil Dudson

[Gomersall]

4 minutes ago, welshmagpie said:

Define full strength?

Based on the squad named, all were available and played. 

Based on who is eligible and played RL this season they were weakened by the following absences:

- Morgan Knowles

- Tyson Frizell

- Regan Grace

- Bradman Best

- Gil Dudson

Is Dudson like Flower and never puts his hand up for Wales?

[welshmagpie]

7 hours ago, Gomersall said:

Is Dudson like Flower and never puts his hand up for Wales?

Pretty much has other priorities. 

Edited October 9, 2022 by welshmagpie