"Editorial . . ."
"We welcome our visitors today, the famous Newport team. A team with tremendous traditions."
"On another page in this programme we outline some of their past achievements, and I'm sure after reading, you will agree that they have always provided formidable opposition."
"This season however has not been a very happy one for them, they are going through a transitional period, but we are confident this is only a temporary phase, and before long will be back to their familiar winning ways."
"Full back Robin Williams and outside half Keith James are two men capable of swinging a game. Williams by his magnificent kicking, James through his creative thinking. But whatever Newport may produce on the field their past and certainly their future guarantee them a place among rugby football's Great teams."
"I am sure you all enjoyed yourselves last Wednesday. Champagne rugby plus that little extra that comes from an atmosphere packed Stradey Park made the visit of the Barbarians a night to remember."
"Llanelli were well worthy of their big win. Some of the tries reminded one of that classic game with the Springboks not so long ago and we could well get a repeat next month when the 1972 All Blacks grace Stradey Park."
"Coach Carwyn James recently went on record by saying 'If New Zealand play 15 man rugby the tour will be one of the most exciting ever. We play that style at Llanelli and we believe that to closely contest a New Zealand team one must throw the ball around, keep possession and run, run, and run'."
"Roll on October 31, it could be another day to remember."
"Wales' selectors are shortly to announce the names of players in line for Wales 'B' team. There are quite a few Scarlets staking a claim for recognition. What about Roger Davies, Ray Gravelle, Bernard Thomas, Selwyn Williams, Gareth Jenkins and Hefin Jenkins? I have missed others out for the list could be embarrassingly large! Still in our Centenary Year wholesale recognition of Llanelli players would be quite in order, dont you think?"
"MAN OF STRADEY"