Ahly's plans for a repeat performance this year have been hit, however, by an injury to Angola international wing back Gilberto, who misses the match.
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Prior to that opportunity Bale either battled injuries or when he played he alternated between left back and left wing-back.
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Wing-back Gunter, though, failed to match Ramsey's composure as his left-foot effort flew high and wide.
But with Thatcher available, plus the form of Roberts and Crewe youngster David Vaughan - who plays left midfield or left wing-back at Gresty Road - Wales suddenly have strength in depth.
There was a pleasing cut and thrust developing in the game, with Ramsey and Sam Ricketts - catching the eye with a dashing display from right wing-back - looking particularly dangerous for Wales.
Wales struggled to keep possession as well as they did in the first half, but captain Davies and left wing-back Chris Gunter showed great energy levels to relieve some pressure by darting down the flanks.
The Cyprus defence was drawn to the near post as wing-back Bale ripped across a free-kick from wide on the left, leaving Collins unmarked at the far stick to side-foot his first goal for his country.
Bale was the next to make inroads down the left wing, and striker Sam Vokes was caught slightly on his heels as the Spurs wing-back fired a dangerous low cross across the face of the goal.
Non Evans goes from full-back to wing and Naomi Thomas fly-half to full-back.
The timepiece, which chimed a bell every hour above the house's service wing, dates back to the 1770s.
But ignoring the Quebec wing and slipping back towards the left is probably a formula for fading into political obscurity once again.
The Kiwi has selected a new starting front row and brings back wing Mark Jones despite a good debut from Jamie Roberts against Scotland.
With no backroom deal on offer, the three smaller left-wing parties that back Mr Lagos pushed for an open primary, to capitalise on their man's popularity.
Even journalists in Spain's right-wing newspapers who back the Popular Party believe that the scandal, so far, has already damaged the image of the prime minister and his party.
She's probably in the back wing or the cellar.
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The versatile Sale player can cover full-back, wing and outside centre, and if used as a replacement, could provide more of a cutting edge to a back division that has struggled to create chances.
The 24-year-old, who joins on a two-year deal, can play either full-back or wing.
The only uncapped player is Blues full-back or wing Jamie Roberts, who could make his debut against England.
England's Lewsey has played at centre, wing and full-back for Wasps and is currently in his testimonial year after 10 professional seasons with the club.
Kirwan has made two changes from the defeat against Fiji with Tongan-born Christian Loamanu switching from wing to full-back instead of the injured Go Aruga.
But his effort was disallowed by the TMO after it was adjudged that he held back Dragons wing Gareth Wyatt while chasing the kick ahead.
The 17-stone powerhouse, normally a full-back or wing, has been training in the centre position for his region, with the new season two weeks away.
Whether he plays full-back, wing or centre, he reads the game so well that he finds positions where he can use his speed and agility to score tries.
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Barrow wing James Nixon hit back with a try at the start of the second half, but it was cancelled out by Toa Kohe-Love's try on the hour mark.
And Roberts played full-back and wing before finding a home an inside centre where he will partner the great O'Driscoll in the first Test match in Durban on Saturday.
Emerick, 26, who specialises at centre but can cover full-back and wing, scored the late try that sealed the Dragons' 24-15 Heineken Cup play-off defeat by Overmach Parma on 2 June.
Blues were the first to cross the line when Tom James jinked his way through on five minutes, only for the wing to be called back for a forward pass earlier in the move.
Tight-head prop Adam Jones is set for his 50th cap, while Roberts will be winning his fourth cap in a fourth different position, having already played at wing, full-back and inside centre for his country.
The home side made a terrific start, though, a charge down after the kick-off sparking a move that sent James over in the corner, only for the wing to be called back for Robinson's forward pass.
Louise Rickard, with 110 caps behind her at wing and full-back, is on the bench as second row cover while uncapped number eight Vici Owens and centre Adi Taviner make their first appearance on the bench.
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