| Scrum V on the Radio will be running through the A to Z of Welsh rugby during the 2007/08 season. A to Z of Welsh rugby sees Phil Steele take an alternative look at the game. If you have any suggestions then send them into the Scrum V team. You can e-mail scrumv@bbc.co.uk, or let us know what you think on our section of the 606 forum. 25/10/07 - A is for A Team: Former Maesteg back-row and now Welsh Rugby Union regional performance manager Dai Arthur recalls his Wales A appearance against France in 1978 and discusses the role of A team rugby. 1/11/07 - B is for Bifters and Bootings: Pontypool, Wales and Lions legend Bobby Windsor talks about the "darker" arts of the game and some of it's "hard-nut" characters of yesteryear! 8/11/07 - C is for Cauliflower Ears: Cardiff Blues medical officer Dr Roger Evans on the causes and (often surprising) effects of a phenomenon worn as a badge of honour by rugby players the world over, from Machen to Manawatu! 15/11/07 - D is for Decisions-Decisions: Former international referee and now Welsh Rugby Union referee advisor Alun Richards on the perils and pitfalls facing the man in the middle! 22/11/07 - E is for Entertainers: Former Swansea, Wales and Lions centre Dai Richards recalls his glory days as one of Wales finest ever attacking talents and gives his view on the entertainment value of the modern game. 29/11/07 - F is for Fortress of The Foxes: Scrum V on the Radio pays a visit to Division Three South East side Bedlinog RFC, The Foxes, who have one of the best current home records in Wales. 06/12/07 - G is for Great Games: Legendary former BBC TV rugby producer Dewi Griffiths with his take on memorable matches, including THAT game - the Barbarians v All Blacks, 1973. 13/12/07 - H is for Hacks: One of Wales' longest serving rugby journalists, Robin Davey of the South Wales Argus, on the ups and downs of covering rugby in Gwent for more than 40 years. 20/12/07 - I is for Injuries: Cardiff Blues and Wales full-back Rhys Williams on how players cope with the occupational hazard of injuries and the often humorous, but merciless, reactions injured players receive from team-mates. 10/01/08 - J is for Jockstrap: Former Llandybie and Clwb Rygbi Caerdydd centre and now urological surgeon Andy Thomas gives the "low down" on that vital and intimate piece of equipment regarded with great affection by players the world over - the Jockstrap! 17/01/08 - K is for "The King": Former Wales and Lions fly-half great Barry John talks about his life as rugby's first global superstar and gives his views on the professional era. 24/01/08 - L is for "Land Of My Fathers": BBC Radio Wales' own Beverley Humphreys, the first person to lead the singing of the Welsh National Anthem at Cardiff Arms Park (Wales v France 1992), re-lives the occasion and explains why "Land Of My Fathers" is so special. 31/01/08 - M is for "Motivation": Ahead of the big match against England at Twickenham, former captain and coach of Wales Clive Rowlands gives the perfect team talk. 07/02/08 - N is for "Nightmare Matches": In case you're getting complacent after the win over England! Former Maesteg, Wales and Lions full-back Gwyn Evans recalls Wales' worst ever home defeat by Scotland - the 34-18 hammering in 1982. 14/02/08 - O is for "Oggie, Oggie, Oggie!": Max Boyce recalls some of his most memorable moments following Welsh rugby. 21/02/08 - P is for "The Pope's favourite funny man": With Saturday's Wales-Italy match in mind, Italian comedian Mario de Niro provides his own unique, satirical take on Welsh and Italian rugby. How big a rugby fan is the Pope? 28/02/08 - Q is for "Quick Men": Wales and Lions wing legend JJ Williams on the importance of pace on the rugby field. Are players of today quicker than those of yesteryear? 06/03/08 - R is for "Rapid Replacement": Former Llanelli prop Anthony Buchanan recalls his late call-up to the Wales team, just 48 hours before the Triple Crown clash against Ireland at Lansdowne Road in 1988. 13/03/08 - S is for "Shunto the Sanguine Sub": Former Llanelli hooker of the 1960s and '70s Roy "Shunto" Thomas gives his perspective on sitting on the replacements' bench for Wales a record 25 times over six seasons without ever winning a coveted Welsh cap! 20/03/08 - T is for "Technology": Head of the WRU Performance Analysis Unit Rhys Long talks about the use of technology in the modern professional game and how it can help to analyse and improve a player's performance. 27/03/08 - U is for "Unsung Hero": Ospreys fly-half Shaun Connor, the Ospreys' second highest scorer and second highest appearance-maker talks about his role as perennial understudy in a star-studded squad 03/04/08 - V is for "Verbals": Wales fly-half legend Jonathan Davies - as quick with his wit as he was with his feet - talks about the use of banter and sledging in rugby and how it is used to gain a psychological edge over an opponent. What were Jiffy's favourite sledges? 10/04/08 - W is for "Winners": Scrum V on the Radio pays a visit to the club with the best record in the Asda Leagues this season - Felinfoel RFC, who have won 17 out of 17 games in League Two West. 17/04/08 - X is for "X-rated": Former Wales prop Stuart Evans talks about the dirtiest games he played in, including against England and in France. 24/04/08 - Y is for "Yuppies - Young Upwardly Mobile Professional Players": WRU performance lifestyle manager Alun Davies on how Wales' elite players' educational, employment and lifestyle needs are catered for. 01/05/08 - Z is for "Zzzzzzzzzzzz!": Former Wales lock Brian Price recalls his part in what is widely regarded as the most boring international match of all time, the 6-0 win by Wales over Scotland at Murrayfield in 1963 - the match featured 111 line-outs!
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