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Hope you are feeling better by now Jem.

I've been out, meal on Wednesday and someone else paid :-D. It was an airport trip yesterday as friends were going home. They weren't staying here as they own a flat but didn't have transport..

Another trip to an airport tomorrow evening and we do have that couple staying for a few days.

Have found out about daughter and how she met Malcolm.

http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52085439

See you soon, hope you all get well soon.

:-) :-) :-) <3 <3 <3

Hi Everyone :-D :-D <3

First of all, thanks for your kind get well messages <3....
but don't come too close .... believe me you won't want this bug! :-(

I had to nurse my little family - Grandson 1 (who most of you know I brought up) Partner and baby- who had it and could not cope. So, I was expecting this, but hey, what else could I have done? :-(

I am over the worse of the vomiting etc., but extraordinarily tired- I slept the day through yesterday.

I did manage to watch the game from the recording box late last night, for fear OH or I would stumble upon the result before watching the game lol! A great game :-) :-)


Great Pic, Pat <3

Well, I managed to see the game from the recording box late last night, as I said in my last post
WHAT A GAME! <3
I even managed a whimpering version of the chorus of Radio Jem's version of ROAR!;-) :-D :-D



The Lions stopped the (until yesterday) unbeaten season record of The Crusaders

FINAL SCORE
CRUSADERS 3 ~ BRITISH & IRISH LIONS 12

All that was missing as QG has said .... neither side managed to get a Try, but not without trying!


WATCH ~CRUSADERS v LIONS ~ FULL HIGHLIGHTS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmpkXnT5bdA



WHAT THE ONLINE NEWSPAPERS HAVE TO SAY

CRUSADERS 3-12 LIONS: TOUR MATCH – AS IT HAPPENED
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2017/jun/10/crusaders-v-lions-tour-match-live


British and Irish Lions 2017:
WARREN GATLAND RELIEVED AS WIN OVER CRUSADERS SHUTS UP NEW ZEALAND CRITICS
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/lionstour/british-and-irish-lions-2017-vs-crusaders-warren-gatland-shuts-up-critics-a7783391.html


THE LIONS TEST XV HAS JUST BECOME A LOT CLEARER
and these are the 15 players likely to get picked
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/lions-test-xv-just-become-13167250



CONGRATULATIONS LIONS <3
2/3 games won so far! Now ......... ONWARD AND UPWARD! ;-) :-D

Commiserations to Crusaders :-)

STUART HOGG

Lions fans looked on in dismay yesterday, when STUART HOGG (Full Back- Lions and Scotland) sustained the most dreadful injury when he ran into a teammate's elbow.

Stuart was chasing a high ball, with his eyes firmly on his target, when he clashed badly with the elbow of Lions (and Ireland) Scrum Half CONOR MURRAY.
This resulted in Stuart collapsing to the ground in agony and pouring with blood from his face.

Stuart now has to see a specialist to find out the full extent of his injury, to know whether his tour with the British & Irish Lions is over for 2017.



Telegraph:
Stuart Hogg faces anxious wait to discover if cheek injury could end his Lions tour
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/06/11/stuart-hogg-faces-anxious-wait-discover-cheek-injury-could-end/

Wales Online:
I'm so terribly sorry my friend!' Lions star Conor Murray issues heartfelt apology to room-mate Stuart Hogg
http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/im-terribly-sorry-friend-lions-13169188




Jem and the Gang wish to send their good wishes to Stuart.
We are hoping that it is not as bad as feared and that his Lions participation can be resumed.<3




Up next ...
THE LIONS TEAM TO FACE THE HIGHLANDERS ON TUESDAY!

The teams to play in the next game of the Lions Tour on Tuesday have been announced!

HIGHLANDERS v LIONS ..... THE TEAMS


BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

CAPTAIN ~ SAM WARBURTON (Wales & Cardiff Blues)
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/rugby-union/2017/06/11/sam-warburton-returns-captain-lions-against-highlanders/

THE TEAM:

Backs:
15. Jared Payne
14. Jack Nowell
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Tommy Seymour
10. Dan Biggar
9. Rhys Webb

Forwards:
1. Joe Marler
2. Rory Best
3. Kyle Sinckler
4. Courtney Lawes
5. Iain Henderson
6. James Haskell
7 Sam Warburton (Captain)
8. CJ Stander

Replacements:
16. Ken Owens, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. Dan Cole, 19. Alun Wyn Jones, 20. Justin Tipuric, 21. Greig Laidlaw, 22. Owen Farrell, 23. Elliot Daly.



THE HIGHLANDERS

CAPTAIN ~ LUKE WHITELOCK

THE TEAM

1. Daniel Lienert-Brown
2. Liam Coltman
3. Siate Tokolahi
4. Alex Ainley
5. Jackson Hemopo
6. Gareth Evans
7. Dillon Hunt
8. Luke Whitelock (Captain)
9. Kayne Hammington
10. Lima Sopoaga
11. Tevita Li
12. Teihorangi Walden
13. Malakai Fekitoa
14. Waisake Naholo
15. Richard Buckman

Replacements:
16. Greg Pleasants-Tate, 17. Aki Seiuli, 18. Siosuia Halanukonuka, 19. Josh Dickson, 20. Jimmy Lentjes, 21. Josh Renton, 22. Marty Banks, 23. Patrick Osborne

http://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lions-tour-2017/2017/06/lions-tour-highlanders-name-squad-to-face-british-and-irish-lions-in-dunedin.html



This Tuesday Morning, June 13th

HIGHLANDERS v BRITISH & IRISH LIONS ...... Kick Off 8.35am (UK time)

Live TV: Sky Sports 1
Live Radio: TALKSPORT - online via your computer on the link below ....
http://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/



............ and hopefully ..... if I can see off this nasty bug ..... RADIO JEM;-) :-D :-D

CRUSADERS v LIONS IN PICTURES

Alun-Wyn Jones Leads Out His Men
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092811


George North Sidesteps Luke Romano
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092650


Ben Te'o In Action
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092838


Anthony Watson Breaks!
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092901


Owen Farrell Kicking To Victory
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092860


Crusaders Congratulate The Lions
http://www.genesreunited.co.uk/keepsafe/asset/details/52092685

TOMORROW MORNING

HIGHLANDERS v BRITISH & IRISH LIONS ...... Kick Off 8.35am (UK time)

Live TV: Sky Sports 1
Live Radio: TALKSPORT - online via your computer on the link below ....
http://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/


............ and RADIO JEM ;-) :-D

THE 1 HOUR WARNING!

Good Morning Rugby Fans :-D

1 Hour To Go to .....

HIGHLANDERS v BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

Kick Off...
8.35 am in the UK & IRELAND
7.35 pm in Dunedin NEW ZEALAND
10.35 am in CYPRUS



LIVE TV: Sky Sports 1

***** DO NOT WORRY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SKY SPORTS .....

TUNE IN TO RADIO JEM ;-) (this thread :-D)

...... and TALKSPORT on the link below!
http://talksport.com/radioplayer/live/



ALL WELCOME .... BUT NO HANDBAGS IF YOU PLEASE! ;-)

Good morning Radio Jem and all rugby fans.

Just read back and sorry you and your family haven't been very well Jem.
I hope you are all on the mend now. We are waiting for our great niece little
17 months old Sophie to be dropped off here. My Sister now has the sickky bug!

Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS for your Grandson1 and Ashton.......
now that has been a fast 12 months!!!

ROAR, ROAR, ROAR,
ROAR, ROAR, ROAR.

Good Morning Kandj
Lovely to see you as always<3

Thank You for your birthday wishes for GS1 and Ashton :-)
I am much better now thank you :-)

Sorry to hear about your sister. I hope she will be better soon :-)
I'm sure you will enjoy little Sophie's visit as usual <3

Good Morning Everyone :-D :-D :-D

RADIO JEM IS LIVE

Here is Our Lions Tour Theme Song

RADIO JEM'S LIONS TOUR THEME SONG

To the tune of Katy Perry's Roar!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CevxZvSJLk8

THE LIONS’ ROAR!

They’re gonna put us to the test
We’ve really got to play our best
Not gonna play quietly,
Not gonna play “politely”
We really haven’t got much choice
Must push ourselves to breaking point
We’ll stand for nothing
We’ll try out everything

They hold us down, but we get up (hey!)
Already brushing off the dust
They hear our voice, they hear that sound
Like Thunder, gonna shake their ground
They hold us down, but we'll get up
Get ready cos we’ve had enough
We see it all, we see it now .....

We’ve got the might of a lion, a fighter,
Dancing through the fire
CAUSE WE ARE THE LIONS .....
.....AND YOU’RE GONNA HEAR US ROAR
Louder, Louder than 1 lion
CAUSE WE ARE THE LIONS....
.....AND YOU’RE GONNA HEAR US ROAR !

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh


RRRROOOOOOAAAAAAARRRRRRR :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D

HERE ARE TODAY'S TEAMS

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

Backs:
15. Jared Payne
14. Jack Nowell
13. Jonathan Joseph
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. Tommy Seymour
10. Dan Biggar
9. Rhys Webb

Forwards:
1. Joe Marler
2. Rory Best
3. Kyle Sinckler
4. Courtney Lawes
5. Iain Henderson
6. James Haskell
7 Sam Warburton (Captain)
8. CJ Stander

Replacements:
16. Ken Owens, 17. Jack McGrath, 18. Dan Cole, 19. Alun Wyn Jones, 20. Justin Tipuric, 21. Greig Laidlaw, 22. Owen Farrell, 23. Elliot Daly.



THE HIGHLANDERS

Backs:
15. Richard Buckman
14. Waisake Naholo
13. Malakai Fekitoa
12. Teihorangi Walden
11. Tevita Li
10. Lima Sopoaga
9. Kayne Hammington

Forwards:
1. Daniel Lienert-Brown
2. Liam Coltman
3. Siate Tokolahi
4. Alex Ainley
5. Jackson Hemopo
6. Gareth Evans
7. Dillon Hunt
8. Luke Whitelock (Captain)
Replacements:
16. Greg Pleasants-Tate, 17. Aki Seiuli, 18. Siosuia Halanukonuka, 19. Josh Dickson, 20. Jimmy Lentjes, 21. Josh Renton, 22. Marty Banks, 23. Patrick Osborne

THEY ARE COMING OUT

LIONS LED BY THEIR RECOVERED TOUR CAPTAIN SAM WARBURTON (of Wales and Cardiff Blues)

Luke Whitelock leads out The Highlanders

No Sky here Radio Jem, but I will follow your excellent commentary. Off to find
paper and pencils for Sophie who is into drawing and will no doubt draw a little masterpiece for us.

ROAR, ROAR, ROAR
ROAR, ROAR, ROAR.

The Highlanders emerge to the sound of live Bagpipe playing

THE CLAYMORE SWORD IS COMING OUT! and give it to Sam Warburton - their challenge

The Highlanders are very proud of their Scottish Roots

Lovely to have your company Kandj <3

IT'S A WHOLE NEW TEAM FOR THE LIONS FROM LAST WEEKS LIONS GAME V CRUSADERS

A RECOVERED DAN BIGGAR KICKS THE GAME AWAY!

Lions in possession now as Biggar kicks high

Highlanders have turned over and on the attack

advantage Lions

advantage over .... Lions on the attack

Here we go, here we go, here we goooooooooo..

Oggie Oggie Oggie
Oi Oi Oi

RRRROOOOAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRR