Introduced by Frank Bough from Cardiff Arms Park

12.20 Football Focus
Bob Wilson looks at the issues and action from the week's headlines.

12.40; 1.5; 1.40 Racing from Cheltenham
12.45 Coventry Novices 'Chase (2m)
1.15 The Nicolet Instruments Handicap Hurdle Race (3m)
1.50 The Mackeson Gold Cup Handicap Steeplechase (2im)
Commentators PETER O'SULLIVAN, JULIAN WILSON and RICHARD PITMAN

12.55* The World Rowing Championships
from Lake Karapiro, New Zealand
Seven British crews competed in these championships against the top rowing nations of the world and hopes of success were high. Commentator PETER WEST

1.30 Gareth: A Hard Act to Follow!
A Rugby Union Preview
For so long Gareth Edwards has been the pivot of Wales's success. Now he's gone. He looks back on those memorable games against the All Blacks and Nigel Starmer-Smith puts the spotlight on the man who, today, replaces Gareth as the Welsh scrum-half.

2.0* International Rugby Union
from the National Rugby Ground, Cardiff Arms Park
Wales v New Zealand
The Tourists will be heroes back home if they beat the Welsh at Cardiff Arms Park. Wales, without many great names after a succession of retirements this year, will look to a new half-back combination to pave the way to victory. Whatever the outcome the atmosphere and fervour of the Welsh crowd will ensure a great occasion. Commentators BILL MCLAREN and HARETH EDWARDS

3.50; 4.20* Motor Racing
Top-class motor racing on the famous Thruxton Circuit, near Andover, in Hampshire. Featured races this afternoon are the Plastic Padding Formula Ford 1600 race and Formula 3 Trophy race.
Commentator MURRAY WALKER

4.0* Boxing: The Commonwealth Flyweight Championship
from Wembley
Charlie Magri (GB) v Patrick Mambwe (Zambia)
Highlights of Charlie Magri's attempt to lift the Commonwealth crown. Other action from Harry Levene's bill at Wembley includes Britain's Dave 'Boy' Green against Santiago Valdez of the USA.
Commentator HARRY CARPENTER

4.40* Final Score

Today's timetable:
12.20 Football Focus; 12.40 Racing; 12.55 Rowing; 1.5 Racing; 1.30 Rugby Preview; 1.40 Racing; 2.0 Rugby; 3.50 Motor Racing; 4.0 Boxing; 4.20 Motor Racing; 4.40 Final Score

* Timings are subject to alteration

Television presentation:
Football FOCUS MIKE MURPHY Racing BARRIE EDGAR Boxing BOB DUNCAN
International Rugby DEWI GRIFFITHS Rowing TVl, NEW ZEALAND
Motor Racing RICHARD TILLING
Grandstand producer MARTIN HOPKINS Editor HAROLD ANDERSON
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