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NEATH -Tel. 82 BRIDGEND—Tel. 117 Printed by PRIORY PRESS LTD., THE FRIARY, CARDIFF > TO-DAY'S IMPORTANT MATCH By THE EDITOR. In meeting England to-day at the , Wales begins WELSH HOSPITALS her defence of the "Triple Crown" which she regained after a hard struggle last winter. Ever since the "Triple Crown" started its mythical career way back in 1884, the result of the meeting of England and Wales AND HEALTH SERVICES has decided the fate of the two Countries each season, regarding their chances of winning the "Trophy." Nothing infuriates the supporters ASSOCIATION of both sides more than a draw! It means that neither Country can 107 NEWPORT ROAD • CARDIFF possibly win the "Crown", whereas victory provides a chance of great achievements! In Wales we regard the annual match with England as the classical game of the season—greater than the Calcutta Cup match, or the celtic struggle between Wales and Ireland. It certainly provides the greatest "drawing power" in Rugby Football and I do believe that if there was a ground to accommodate 100,000 spectators in either England or Wales, the meeting of the two Countries would fill it. This season their meeting has provided a greater than ever bid for admission. No one regrets the limited accommodation of 56,000 more than the . They would like to double the capacity to meet the demands of Welsh enthusiasts and their friends in England. The two sides selected are strong ones, full of experienced players. Wales has chosen six new "caps" in T. Davies, full-back; G. Griffiths, left-wing; R. Burnett, outside-half, and G. Beckingham, S. Judd and W. D. Johnson in the pack. England has picked two new "caps" in M. Regan, outside-half and N. A. Labuschagne, hooker. Regan was actually selected some years ago, but was prevented from playing through injury. Six of the Welsh players between them will have made 115 appear­ ances after to-day's match. They are Ken Jones (27), J. A. Gwilliam (19), B. L. Williams (16), R. Stephens (15), M. C. Thomas (15) and R. John (14). All have played in 'Triple Crown' sides and experienced in the heat of International contest. It is upon their knowledge and experience that the chief hopes of Wales rests. Again the Newport half-back pair of Roy Burnett and W. A. Williams, and the two new wing-forwards, S. Judd and W. D. Johnson are key men. In the past they have done well against English Club sides and Welshmen are hoping that they will enjoy similar success to-day!

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© Apply to General Secretary for Official Brochure m England's senior International to-day is Kendall-Carpenter who makes his 16th appearance. Others behind him include W. A. Holmes THE TRIPLE CROWN WINNERS (13), N. M. Hall (12), L. B. Cannell (12), D. F. White (12) and R. V. Stirling and D. T. Wilkins 10 apiece. However, the fleet-footed Welsh wing, Ken Jones holds a wonderful record for he makes his 27th con­ secutive appearance to-day. Welshmen are hoping he will retain his speed and form so as to challenge the long standing record of the late R. M. "Dickie" Owen. With so many fine players on view to-day, there is every prospect of a keen and exciting game. England finished last season as runners-up to Wales, for after being, defeated by Wales at Twickenham, she went on to win her remaining three matches. Her defeat by Wales was a narrow one and there is every prospect of a close game to-day. On paper there is little to choose between the sides, and as usual, the result will depend upon the outcome of the "battle" forward. It was a stirring duel at Twickenham last year, and so fierce was the play, that many of the hardened critics winced! A word for to-day's Referee, the fine Irish sportsman, Captain M. J. Bowling, of Cork. He has gained for himself a high reputation as an efficient official.

The Welsh Rugby Union wish to extend a hearty welcome to their English visitors to-day, and to thank the undermentioned for the part they have played in staging to-day's match:— The Chairman and Committee of the Cardiff Athletic Club. The Chief Constable and the Cardiff City Police. The Voluntary Band of Stewards. The St. Alban's Silver Band. Mr. B. H. Jenkins and his group of helpers. Back Row Standing-. Dr. P. Cooper (Referee), A. Forward, R. C. C. Thomas, W. O. Williams, D.J. Hayward, D.M.Davies, A. Thomas, Mr. Ivor Jones (Touch Judge), Sitting: G. Williams, M. C. Thomas, R. Stephens, J. A. Gwilliam (Capt.), R. John, SOPHIA GARDENS After the Match visit the finest K. J. Jones (Vice-Capt.), L. Jones Ballroom in the Country. Accomm­ In Front \ W. A. Williams, C. Morgan PAVILION odating 1,600 Dancers. DANCING 8 p.m. to Midnight. (Manager: Mr. TOM DAVIES, M.B.B.) 3 minutes from the Arms Park.

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MITCHELLS & BUTLERS (S. WALES) LTD., MILL PARADE, NEWPORT, Men. The Welsh XV being introduced to the President of Eire (Mr. T. S. O'Kelly) at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, before last season's match with Ireland. Picture shows John Gwilliam presenting W. O. Williams (). Others are Rees Stephens, Roy John, M.C.Thomas, W. A. Williams and Cliff Morgan. REFEREE : ENGLAND Capt. M. J. DOWLING WALES (Irish Rugby Union) (WHITE JERSEYS AND SHORTS) (SCARLET JERSEYS, WHITE SHORTS)

N. M. HALL (Capt.) Richmond 1 Full-backs 1 T. DAVIES Devonport Services and Swansea Three-quarters : J. E. WOODWARD ... Wasps 5 R. Wing L. Wing 5 G. GRIFFITHS ... Cardiff and R.A.F.

A. E. AGAR Harlequins 4 R. Centre L. Centre 4 B. L. WILLIAMS (Vice-Capt.) Cardiff

L. B. CAN NELL St. Mary's Hosp. 3 L. Centre R. Centre 3 M. C. THOMAS ...... Newport

R. BAZLEY ...... Waterloo 2 L. Wing R. Wing 2 K. J. JONES ...... Newport Half-backs : M. REGAN ...... Liverpool 6 Outside 6 R. BURNETT Newport

P. W. SYKES ... Wasps 7 Inside 7 W. A. WILLIAMS ... Newport

W. A. HOLMES Nuneaton 3 Forwards; 8 J. D. ROBINS ...... Bradford

N. A. LABUSCHAGNE Harlequins 9 9 G. BECKINGHAM ... Cardiff

R. V. STIRLING R.A.F. and Leicester 10 10 W. O. WILLIAMS Devonport S. and Swansea

S. J. ADKINS ...... Coventry 11 11 E.R.JOHN ...... Neath

D. T. WILKINS R.N. 12 12 J. R. G. STEPHENS ... Neath

D. F. WHITE ... Northampton 13 mWSMMGS 13 S. JUDD ...... Cardiff J. McG. KENDAVCARPENTER Bath 14 14 J. A. G WILLIAM (Capt.) ... Gloucester

A. O. LEWIS ...... Bath 15 15 W. D. JOHNSON ... Swansea

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Bach Rom Standing Left to Rig\t: Mr. J. B. Whittaker (Lanes.), A. E. Agar, WALES GAS BOARD A. O. Lewis, J . E. Woodward, C. E. Winn, W. A. Holmes, CARDIFF UNDERTAKING L. B. Cannell and R. V. Stirling. Tele. No.: 32511 Seated', D. F. White, J. R. C. Matthews, J. McG. Kendall-Carpenter, N. M. Hall (Capt.), D. T. Wilkins, W. G. Hook and Mr. W. C. W. Murdoch On Ground: G. Rimmer and E . Evans . (Referee).

ENGLAND v. WALES If you want a Matches Played: 57. England 27 victories; Wales 23 victories; 7 draws. 1880-81—Blackheath ... ENGLAND 7 goals, 1 drop goal, 6 tries to nil. Quick Snack . . . 1881-82— ... No Match. 1882 -83—Swansea ... ENGLAND 2 goals, 4 tries to nil. GO TO THE DEYMEL 1883-84—Leeds ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 2 tries to 1 goal. 1884 -85—Swansea ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 4 tries to 1 goal, 1 try. 1885 -86—Blackheath ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 2 trie5 to 1 goal. BUTTERY 1886-87—Llanelly DRAWN no score. 1887-88 and 1888-89--No matches. 1889 -90—Dewsbury WALES 1 try to nil. 1890-91—Newport ... ENGLAND 2 goals, 1 try to 2 goals. For Luncheon 1891-92—Blackheath ... ENGLAND 3 goals, 1 try to* nil. 1892-93—Cardiff ... WALES 1 goal, 1 penalty goal, 2 tries to 1 goal, or High Tea . . . 3 tries. 1893-94—Birkenhead ENGLAND 5 goals (lm) to 1 try. CHOOSE THE SPACIOUS 1894-95—Swansea ENGLAND 1 goal, 3 tries to 2 tries. 1895-96—Blackheath ENGLAND 2 goals, 5 tries to nil. 1896-97—Ne wport WALES 1 goal, 2 tries to nil. 1897-98—Blackheath ENGLAND 1 goal, 3 tries to 1 drop goal, 1 try. RESTAURANT 1898-99—Swansea WALES 4 goals, 2 tries to 1 try. 1899-1900—Gloucester WALES 2 goals, 1 penalty goal, to 1 try. at 1900-01—Cardiff WALES 2 goals, 1 try to nil. 1901 -02—Blackheath WALES 1 penalty goal, 2 tries to 1 goal, 1 try. 1902-03—Swansea WALES 3 goals, 2 tries to 1 goal. 1903 -04—Leicester DRAWN—England 1 goal, 1 penalty goal, 2 tries, Wales 3 goals (lm). THE % A Y E S 1904-05—Cardiff WALES 2 goals, 5 tries to nil. 1905-06—Richmond WALES 2 goals, 2 tries to 1 try. DAVID MORGAN LTD., Cardiff 1906-07—Swansea ... WALES 2 goals, 4 tries to nil. 1907-08—Bristol ... WALES 3 goals, 1 drop goal, 1 penalty goal, 2 tries to 3 goals, 1 try. 1908-09—Cardiff ... WALES 1 goal, 1 try to nil. 1909-10—Twickenham ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 penalty goal, 1 try to 2 tries. 1910-11—Swansea ... WALES 1 penalty goal, 4 tries to 1 goal, 2 tries. 1911-12—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 try to nil. 1912-13—Cardiff ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 drop goal, 1 try to nil. 1913-14—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 2 goals to 1 goal, 1 drop goal. 1919-20—Swansea ... WALES 1 goal, 2 drop goals, 1 penalty goal, 1 try to 1 goal. 1920-21—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 drop goal, 3 tries to 1 try. 1921-22—Cardiff ... WALES 2 goals, 6 tries to 2 tries. 1922-23—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 drop goal, 1 try to 1 try. 1923-24—Swansea ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 4 tries to 3 tries. 1924-25—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 penalty goal, 3 tries to 2 tries. 1925-26—Cardiff ... DRAWN 1 try each . 1926-27—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 2 goals (lm), 1 penalty goal to 1 penalty goal, 2 tries. 1927-28—Swansea ... ENGLAND 2 goals to 1 goal, 1 try. 1928-29—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 try to 1 try. 1929-30—Cardiff ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 penalty goal, 1 try to 1 penalty goal, 1 try. 1930-31 -Twickenham ... DRAWN, England 1 goal, 2 penalty goals, Wales 2 goals (lm.), 1 try. 1931-32—Swansea ... WALES 1 goal, 1 drop goal, 1 penalty goal, to 1 goal. 1932-33—Twickenham ... WALES 1 drop goal, 1 try to 1 try. 1933-34—Cardiff ... ENGLAND 3 tries to nil. 1934-35—Twickenham ... DRAWN, England 1 penalty goal, Wales 1 try. 1935-36—Swansea ... DRAWN, no score. 1936-37—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 drop goal to 1 try. 1937-38—Cardiff ... WALES 1 goal, 2 penalty goals, 1 try to 1 goal, 1 try. 1938-39—Twickenham ... ENGLAND 1 try to nil. 1946-47—Cardiff ... ENGLAND 1 goal, 1 drop goal to 2 tries. 1947-48—Twickenham ... DRAWN, England 1 penalty goal, Wales 1 try. 1948-49—Cardiff ... WALES 3 tries to 1 drop goal. 1949-50—Twickenham ... WALES 1 goal, 1 penalty goal, 1 try to 1 goal. 1950-51—Swansea ... WALES 4 goals, 1 try to 1 goal. 1951-52—Twickenham ... WALES 1 goal, 1 try to 2 tries.

WELSH SCHOOLS v. ENGLISH SCHOOLS at the Cardiff Arms Park, Saturday, February 28th, 1953. South (Old) Stand—Reserved and numbered 5/-. North (New) Stand—Reserved; not numbered 5/-. North Stand (Boys)—2/6. Can be obtained from Mr. V. C. PHELPS, Hon. Sec., Welsh Schools Union, 6 Bruton Place, Llandaff. Make sure of obtaining your tickets early. ANGEL HOTEL CARDIFF

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