{"id":49500,"date":"2021-02-09T10:40:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T10:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=49500"},"modified":"2021-02-09T12:26:21","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T12:26:21","slug":"how-wales-biggest-rugby-fans-are-coping-during-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2021\/02\/09\/how-wales-biggest-rugby-fans-are-coping-during-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"How Wales\u2019 biggest rugby fans are coping during lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cThe Six Nations has given us something to chat about with people because we can\u2019t go anywhere\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>IT has almost been a year since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the sporting calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the Six Nations Championship has restarted, it will be a very different tournament this year with empty stadiums and deserted pubs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like the rest of the world, lockdown has forced many rugby fans to get creative when watching the tournament at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet Lee Llewellyn and Irene Quelch, two of Welsh rugby\u2019s biggest followers. They have revealed how they are making the most of it this year, despite the pandemic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Irene Quelch in the Principality Stadium (Credit: Irene Quelch) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a normal world, the Guinness Six Nations is the best time of the year for Irene Quelch and her face-painting business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, for the first time in six years, she is not on the streets as a matchday face painter. Instead, she is watching the tournament from her living room in her home in Caldicot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI made sure that lunch and tea was timed to perfection! The TV was on full blast and I told everyone not to ring our house during the game. My son couldn\u2019t take his eyes off the TV screen during the second half!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans-.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans-.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Rugby-fans--293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Irene in Cardiff with Irish fans (Credit: Irene Quelch)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the home matches, Irene would normally be at her spot on St. Mary\u2019s Street, painting the faces of thousands of Welsh fans.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe buzz you feel on the streets &#8211; you can always tell from the fans and the energy they give off. You can tell by the atmosphere that it will be a good or bad game. Cardiff is just the best place for rugby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales.jpg 845w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-293x146.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales.jpg 845w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Irene-wales-293x146.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Irene in the Principality Stadium (left) and with a friend (right) (Credit: Irene Quelch) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOne year we had a flash mob surprise us which was just spine-tingling. There was a little boy and a guitar one year who was playing in memory of a loved one. The atmosphere is just so friendly and I meet so many people every year. Everybody has a story for being at a Cardiff home game!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt just seems really sad that the sound blaring around the stadium was all pretend, and being Welsh we just love singing! To not have that behind the team is just a bit sad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656.jpg 720w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/FB_IMG_1612783610656-293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Irene with a group of Irish Rugby fans (Credit: Irene Quelch) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen the Six Nations abruptly stopped last year, it took all the fun out of it. I couldn\u2019t even finish watching the tournament. But now with it being back, it\u2019s nice to have something to look forward to.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irene also paints faces at weddings and children\u2019s parties, which she has managed to keep running. In between the different restrictions over the past 12 months, she has only managed to work at two outdoor tea parties.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am hopeful that things will be better next year. We just need to be patient, don&#8217;t we? I\u2019ve always loved rugby and our win against Ireland totally cheered me up during lockdown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams.jpg 620w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2020\/03\/Liam-Williams-293x220.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>There will be no crowds at this year&#8217;s Six Nations (Credit: Welsh Rugby Union)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While every business has suffered at the hands of the pandemic, one of Wales\u2019 biggest rugby fans will not be wearing some of his iconic costumes this year on Cardiff&#8217;s streets. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lee Llewellyn, from Neath, would normally be dressed up as a dragon or a daffodil with his friends during the tournament. Despite watching the tournament from home, he hasn&#8217;t let restrictions spoil the Six Nations excitement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"472\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15.png 691w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15-293x200.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15.png 691w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Screenshot-2021-02-09-at-09.54.15-293x200.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lee in his home during lockdown (left) and with a French fan during a normal match (right) Credit: Lee Llewellyn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Six Nations has given us something to chat about with people, whether it&#8217;s via Zoom or other platforms. It is something to look forward to and focus on because we can\u2019t go anywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Sunday, I logged onto a zoom meeting with a group of friends during the first game and watched the build-up with a pint of Guinness. We\u2019ve tried to keep it the same if anything!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1170x585.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-293x147.jpg 293w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/Trophy-man-1400x700.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lee dressed up as the Championship Trophy (left) and in traditional Welsh costume (right) Credit: Lee Llewellyn<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cEveryone in Wales talks about rugby and that\u2019s what I miss the most. I miss going into the office and discussing the build-up to the games, you talk about the team selection, you talk about how the England team is looking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Also, it\u2019s not just the rugby match &#8211; it\u2019s the whole day. You get together with friends, go for a drink, meet other people that you\u2019ve met over the years. That\u2019s the whole point of the Six Nations &#8211; the togetherness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"398\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"398\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49522\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-770x385.jpg 770w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/02\/welsh-rugby-fan-293x147.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Lee outside The Principality Stadium (Credit: Lee Llewellyn) <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We had all originally booked tickets to Edinburgh, Rome and Paris this year, and I\u2019ve even got tickets to South Africa for the Lions Tour this summer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a light at the end of the tunnel. I\u2019m open that we may get to see one Autumn game. 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