Teignmouth tour
Friday: Travel & Game
Start the tour with a nice healthy breakfast at the Stradey Park Cafe, then off to the bus...
get comfy
...catch up on the news...
...check the leeks are ok...
...and catch up on sleep.
Hard enough to spot whose who from the Warriors here...
...yet alone in the main photo but we'll try: back row (Warriors only)Gary James, Ray Millet, Adrian Payne, Lee Rowlands, Gwilym Lewis, ?,?,?, Jason Jenkins, Dean Gilasbey, Colin Talcon, ?, Mike Spriggs, Lewis Jones, Andrew Russ, Darel Watkins. Front row: Stephen Walley, Rob Bevan, Dai Newson, Edward Williams (Cpt), Dai Spriggs, Chris Bonar, Richard Griffiths, Spencer Williams
Bonar 1st to drown his sorrows 
getting comfy in the barSaturday is International day
kangeroo Kourt
Shiek Raymando
Walley demonstrates his 'Top banana' splits
Richie Griff, Gwil and Wayne provide street threatre whilst Lee the lamp throws some sexy shapes.
even the convicted were allowed refreshments
Everyone smiles while Dai Spriggs gets a kicking
Richie Griff & Spencer in Malloy's
ex-Betws Player and Devon Exile Nathan Mathews joins the tour with Chris Bonar and Gwilym Lewis whilst Dai Newson (or is it Tweedle Dum watches)
Deano asks directions in the Aus bar
Neil Edwards and Lee Rowlands back at the site of the Warriors historic..er..defeat
Rob Williams tries to work out Louies scoring system for tour leader
Rob is astounded at the trophies Wayne has already racked up on tour (loudest voice, resident expert, worst bus driver, water boy etc etc)
Chris Bonar helps resident Welsh exiles into the hywl
Smile: Jumpin' John (must have been before half time)
Still happy (Wales must have still been in with a shout at this point, the camera ran out before the end of the game)SUNDAY - homeward bound
Ed Williams all ready to go
Photo in Wimpy on the way home (in McD shirts as well)
Jon Bonar - looking ruff
Gartre' : Richie Griff makes sure he's 1st one home 
A4 tour programme inc somgs sheets and profiles
Above photo taken at the pre-tour party from Llanelli Star and also appeared in Post.Bk Row:Dai Newson, Roger Bowen, Raymond Millet, Andrew Russ, John Horwood, Dean Gilasbey, Edward Williams, Gwilym Lewis, John Bradshaw, Mike Spriggs, Gary James, Daryl Watkins, Jonathan Bonar.
Frt row: Jason Jenkins, Dai Spriggs, Chris Bonar, Colin Talcon, Nigel Merrick, Steve Walley
The weekend of the England v Wales match, the Warriors 1st tour and the 1st 'Challenge' rugby match ever played in England.
A strong Colts side, supplemented by some senior players, gave the Warriors a very hot West country welcome. The tour was a definate success but it was hard work for the Welsh on the field. The home side dominated early phases and soon scored.
The Warriors, communicating in Welsh much of the time to fox their opponents, were grateful for the experience and bulk of Betws wing Wayne Comley who bulldozed over for a score. They were also boosted by the return of Edward Williams' brother Rob, now a Teignmouth resident and his friend Simon Westley. Westley made an impact 2nd half when he came on at half back and scored the Warriors final try. The ref's strict interpretation didn't help the Warriors and they didn't really look like winning the match at any point but impressed enough to earn respect. Spencer Williams came on to make his debut on the wing.
Edward Williams already chosen as tour Captain and was also named man of the match after a strong game.
The rest fo the tour went very well except that Wales lost. The Warriors though certainly did their best to compensate by almost levelling the clubhouse with a superb sing song led by Gary James but also featuring Chris Bonar's Welsh ballard, Stephen Walley serenading the bar maid, Rob Williams worst ever Cwm Rhondda and much more. Although not especially related to his on field performance it should be mentioned that Chris Bonar was later named Star of Tour.
There are more photos on the Warriors photo gallery blog . More off field details will also appear there unless blackmail money is not forthcoming!
Warriors XV: Dai Spriggs, Robert Bevan (Mike Spriggs, Neil Edwards), Dean Gilasbey, Wayne Comley, Colin Talcon (Lee Rowlands, Spencer Williams), Richard Griffiths, Gary James (Simon Westley), Jonathan Bonar (Robert Willaims), Edward Williams (Cpt), Chris Bonar (Darel Watkins, Jason Jenkins), John Horwood (Andrew Russ), Adrian Payne (Stephen Walley), Raymond Millet, David Newson, Gwilym Lewis
Tries: Dean Gilasbey, Wayne Comley, Simon Westley
Conversions: Dai Spriggs (2)
Man of the match: Edward Williams
Debuts: Spencer Williams, Simon Westley
The Warriors would like to thank Teignmouth RFC for their support, visit their web page HERE
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