Sadly for France it was so close, but New Zealand managed to win the world cup. As the New Zealanders went mental with joy, i couldn't help thinking Wales would now feel vindicated. It was not a "pretty" game they said. Well at times it was almost like ballet to me, and one more penalty kick would have given either team the victory. New Zealand 8 vs France 7 was the score, but that is all itis. It does not convey the 80 minutes of joy and heartbreak that is rugby. It is also ironic that the man of the match was on the losing team. I was so excited that France would win i could not sleep last night, and I ended up being wrong, but only by one point. One measly point.
Anyhoo, the game being on NZ time has wreaked havoc on my weekend sleep patterns. USA Eagles and Scottish were long gone, but i still had to watch. Rugby transcends nationalities and at its best it is the beautiful mess. It seems like a lot of athlete-people who would never play for their side got in due to so many injuries.In fact one fellow who got in today's world cup final with his first cap. His Momma was so proud i bet.
Now repairs must be made. I must go and rebuild relationships with people from other nationalities i didn't root for. One fellow from Wales was upset how few UK people got behind Wales. This made me laugh because most Americans did not know we had a rugby team. I did not see a lot of support for the Eagles but i didnt care, the point was, we made it to the games and we would happily have taken fourth place if possible.
Yes some referees, being human made mistakes, and some penalties were a bit iffy. No doubt a lot of games would have ended differently if the kickers had made it between the posts. Kickers turned the game by their lack of prowess at times, there now i have said it.
I know nothing of rugby, but i love it when i do not hate it, kinda like being a Buffalo Bills fan.
Blessings.
Anyhoo, the game being on NZ time has wreaked havoc on my weekend sleep patterns. USA Eagles and Scottish were long gone, but i still had to watch. Rugby transcends nationalities and at its best it is the beautiful mess. It seems like a lot of athlete-people who would never play for their side got in due to so many injuries.In fact one fellow who got in today's world cup final with his first cap. His Momma was so proud i bet.
Now repairs must be made. I must go and rebuild relationships with people from other nationalities i didn't root for. One fellow from Wales was upset how few UK people got behind Wales. This made me laugh because most Americans did not know we had a rugby team. I did not see a lot of support for the Eagles but i didnt care, the point was, we made it to the games and we would happily have taken fourth place if possible.
Yes some referees, being human made mistakes, and some penalties were a bit iffy. No doubt a lot of games would have ended differently if the kickers had made it between the posts. Kickers turned the game by their lack of prowess at times, there now i have said it.
I know nothing of rugby, but i love it when i do not hate it, kinda like being a Buffalo Bills fan.
Blessings.
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