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“The Welsh team have captured our imagination, they will return as heroes” says Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan

On the eve of the Rugby World Cup Wales v France game tomorrow, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said: “This is the biggest game …

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On the eve of the Rugby World Cup Wales v France game tomorrow, Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan said:

“This is the biggest game for Wales in over twenty years and it has been heartening to see the outpouring of support for the Welsh team, not just in Wales but across the UK. Earlier this week the Prime Minister announced that the Welsh flag will be proudly flying over Downing Street tomorrow in support of the Welsh team which will contribute to the palpable energy and enthusiasm across the country.

No matter what the result the Welsh team have captured our imagination and they will return as heroes. Good luck tomorrow Wales!”

Published 14 October 2011