Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies led a bar in a rendition of Calon Lan after Wales recorded a historic victory over New Zealand in Cardiff. The win was Wales' first against the All Blacks since 1953.
Historic Win Sparks Celebrations
Thousands inside the stadium and millions more around the world watched on Saturday afternoon as Wales raced into big leads against the All Blacks early in each half. They were pegged back once, but the final two minutes and the last kick of the game proved decisive as the referee blew the final whistle and Wales had beaten New Zealand for the first time since 1953.
People flooded Welsh streets as soon as the game finished, eager to make the most of a historic day for Welsh rugby, Welsh sport and Welsh culture.
Jiffy Leads the Crowd
Jonathan Davies, one of the country's greatest ever players, celebrated at Venue 42, a trendy bar in Mumbles, Swansea. The bar shared a video of Davies on Instagram, showing the former rugby union and rugby league legend grabbing a microphone and leading the whole pub in a song.
“It's something we never thought we'd do (beat New Zealand), but it's been an amazing day so everyone join in…..we'll sing Calon Lan with everyone,” said Davies with a beaming smile. He then started off, mic in hand, singing “Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus……” as other revellers joined in. The song ended with a big round of applause before Davies and everyone else chanted “Oggy Oggy Oggy! Oi Oi Oi!”
Looking Ahead
Before putting down the mic, Davies said: “Now the World Cup, here we come!” The next Rugby World Cup gets under way on October 1, 2027. Wales are currently 10th in the world rankings.
