{"id":31391,"date":"2019-02-01T12:21:06","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T12:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=31391"},"modified":"2019-02-01T12:21:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T12:21:06","slug":"a-levels-and-scrummaging-meet-wales-manon-johnes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2019\/02\/01\/a-levels-and-scrummaging-meet-wales-manon-johnes\/","title":{"rendered":"A-levels and scrummaging: Meet Wales\u2019 Manon Johnes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>AS the Women\u2019s Six Nations starts this weekend, Wales have been preparing to kick off their campaign against France in Montpellier on Saturday.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nStarting at seven is 18-year-old Manon\u00a0Johnes, from Cardiff, and pupil of\u00a0Ysgol\u00a0Gyfun\u00a0Gymraeg\u00a0Glantaf\u00a0in Llandaff North.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nManon spoke with <em>The\u00a0Cardiffian<\/em>\u00a0about her \u201cdream come true\u201d, and how she juggles with the normal trials and tribulations of being a teenager alongside playing international rugby.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31394 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51042686_972417212948062_7417828907295965184_n-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31394 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51042686_972417212948062_7417828907295965184_n-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\n\u201cThere\u2019s definitely a good feeling in the camp so far. I can\u2019t compare this to other Six Nations campaigns as it\u2019s my first, but training has been going well.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nManon got her international debut in the November after impressing for Cardiff Blues, getting her first cap in a winning 19-5 against South Africa.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nThe Blues flanker said it was a shock to be given that first cap at the Arms Park.<br \/>\n\u201cThis year was my first year playing senior rugby but the whole experience has been amazing, and I just keep learning. Being a part of the Six Nations squad has always been a dream I never thought it would come so early.<br \/>\n&#8220;It was also great that our autumn campaign was capped so pulling the jersey on for the first time and getting my first cap was amazing.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nWhen asked how it was playing for her country, the teenager said: \u201cI can\u2019t remember much because I came on early in the game, I was really nervous. But as soon as I played, I didn\u2019t really think about it. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BtTFOXkHRP1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by WelshRugbyUnion (@welshrugbyunion)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<p>Wales face a tough task in Montpellier this weekend as they take on the reigning champions. However, Wales will be looking to take advantage of the fact France will be without some key members of the squad due to sevens commitments in Sydney.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nHowever, for Manon, her journey to become a Six Nations forward has been years of training since she was six.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cI started playing at my local club after watching rugby games with my dad and wanted to get involved. When I turned 13, I moved to a girl&#8217;s club \u2013 Cardiff Quins Girls. Jamie Roberts and Rhys Patchell used to play for the boy&#8217;s club there, so it has a rich Welsh rugby pedigree.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nManon from there was scouted to play for the Cardiff Blues Women two years ago, who play their games at the famous Sardis Road. Since then Manon has been part of the Wales Women emerging talent squad which lead to her debut in the Autumn, getting the chance to play England at the Principality in the process.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-293x234.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31393 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-300x240.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-770x616.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-500x400.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n-293x234.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2019\/01\/51007030_775839819449555_7759824517282660352_n.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\nDuring the interview, Manon had to disappear for training with the Wales squad in the evening.\u00a0However, for the back rower, this wasn\u2019t the first training session of the day.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cMorning gym sessions usually take place before school at 7 am, where my teacher\u00a0Gwennan\u00a0Harris has really helped me. She used to play football for Wales and knows what it takes. Her and the rest of the school has definitely helped.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nUnlike the England Women&#8217;s\u2019 rugby team which are now on full professional contracts, most women\u2019s teams are part-time, with most players working jobs.<br \/>\nFor Manon, this is juggling all the gym work, training, recovery, and matches with her A-levels and social life.<br \/>\n\u201cIt\u2019s very hard, to be honest and definitely my social life is what I&#8217;m sacrificing to keep up with school work and rugby training. I think my time management skills are definitely very good now considering I literally have to timetable everything to make sure I keep up with school!\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nHowever, the Wales flanker says she has no qualms about missing out socially.\u00a0\u201cSometimes I feel it\u2019s a shame I miss out on social events and never go to parties like school socials throughout the year but then again I wouldn\u2019t want it any other way.\u00a0<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n\u201cThe opportunities I\u2019ve had through rugby like friends, travel, and experiences I wouldn&#8217;t give that up for anything. So yes, it can be hard at times but not many other people have had this opportunity at my age, and it comes with the love for the game.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31395 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51435149_554818328319161_6543341040043032576_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-31395 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/51435149_554818328319161_6543341040043032576_n-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/noscript><br \/>\nAfter school, Manon tells me she\u2019s planning to study geography and currently has offers from Oxford University and Loughborough University but hasn\u2019t decided yet what she wants to do.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\nManon puts determination and wanting to succeed the reason she has got to this position. \u201cI think I just want to succeed in everything I put my mind to, so it doesn\u2019t make sense to me not to give things 100%. It can be hard to focus at school the next day when you\u2019ve come back from training at 11pm and vice versa but without the focus on school work I\u2019d be so behind.\u201d<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0<b>Manon and the Wales\u2019s side will be live on S4C this Saturday with KO at 8pm<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AS the Women\u2019s Six Nations starts this weekend, Wales have been preparing to kick off their campaign against France in Montpellier on Saturday.\u00a0\u00a0 Starting at seven is 18-year-old Manon\u00a0Johnes, from Cardiff, and pupil of\u00a0Ysgol\u00a0Gyfun\u00a0Gymraeg\u00a0Glantaf\u00a0in Llandaff North.\u00a0\u00a0 Manon spoke with The\u00a0Cardiffian\u00a0about her \u201cdream come true\u201d, and how she juggles with the normal trials and tribulations of being a teenager alongside playing international rugby.\u00a0 \u201cThere\u2019s definitely a good feeling in the camp so far. 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