Monday, October 01, 2007

What a weekend of Rugby that was.

England were adequate against Tonga. Clever enough to force Tonga into a game style they don’t like to much. But I don’t see the Ozzies quaking in their boots right now. Then there was Wales –Fiji. What a game. I felt battered just watching. Wales coming back from 25-3 down to take the lead. Only to then lose the plot, and the Game to mighty Fiji. There will be some sore Fijian heads tomorrow. And South Africa have not breezed to victory against the other pacific Islanders. One to watch.

Then Ireland, with a near impossible task (score four tries & win by at least eight points) threw the kitchen sink at mighty Argentina. And, after moments when you thought they might pull it off, were soundly spanked by Argentina. Who then celebrated their wonderful victory by dancing round the pitch in a manner best describes as distinctly gay. (not as in happy, either). So Argentina win the group and go on to face Scotland. Who should be worried.

And France, by coming second in the group face the dreaded All Blacks in, wait for it, Cardiff. Boy the decision to flog off matches outside France has bitten them hard. In a way it’s a shame. France at home might have been serious contenders against New Zealand. But at a millennium stadium full of Kiwi’s & Micks? Goodbye France.

So I shall spend the week laughing at all the Frenchmen who, fully expecting France to win their group, have bought tickets for what turns out to be Argentina – Scotland.
And next weekend all four quarter finals look a bit tasty. I just hope my liver can cope.

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