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Poet Daljit Nagra revisits the Â鶹ԼÅÄ's poetry archive and selects Between the Ears - Re:Union in which Owen Sheers' explores the idea of a nation coming into being.

A collaboration between between radio producer Steven Rajam and Welsh writer Owen Sheers, this radio poem explores the complex, often difficult, links between modern Welsh identity and rugby union, the national sport.

The poem is woven around the sounds and sensations of a real international matchday: the violence of the training pitch, the crowds thronging to the centre of Cardiff, the intensity of the stadium - and much more.

Complementing the young player's story are contributions from social historians, the groundsman at the Millennium Stadium, a player turned acclaimed poet, and 7 year-old superfans Dylan and Alfie - who show us how real Welsh rugby should be played - with a team of their teddies.

Voiced by Scott Arthur.

Contributors:

Peter Stead
Ceri Wyn Jones
Martin Johnes

Producer: Steven Rajam

Written by Owen Sheers

Made by Â鶹ԼÅÄ Wales for Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3 and first broadcast in 2014.

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