Well done Springboks

Congratulations to the Springboks on winning the Rugby World Cup.

It was a tough and a tense game, with both sides giving it everything they had. At times I thought it could go either way, but South Africa prevailed, which was a good thing because our nation would have gone into a serious decline if they had lost. This was just the remedy needed to cure the fever that has been sweeping through the country for the past two months.

Final score - South Africa 15/ England 6

Next stop New Zealand 2011.

Rugby fever reaches epidemic proportions

A few hours are left to the start of the Rugby World Cup final and "Rugby Fever" has reached epidemic proportions in South Africa. It is manifesting itself in many strange ways.

I had to run some errands this morning and the spirit was quite amazing. Unfortunately I did not have my camera with me, so was not able to take advantage of the many photographic opportunities, but my cell phone did prove useful.

This guy is really making a statement


Cars and motor bikes were flying flags; cars were emblazoned with the words "Go Bokke"; most people were dressed in green and gold; the shops were flying South African and Springbok flags; I was told that all the Rugby World Cup clothing was sold out throughout the city, Wherever I went there was an air of excitement and a tremendous vibe.

My son has a severe attack of Rugby Fever


It was a fun morning watching normally sane and rational people doing things they would not usually do - all in the spirit of generating support and excitement.



There can be no doubt that the nation is behind the Springbok Rugby Team.

Here's to a good game...........................

GO BOKKE!

Rugby Fever - Go Bokke

Rugby World Cup fever is running rampant throughout the land . Tomorrow night South Africa will come to a standstill, when the Lions and the Springboks vie for the world cup. With two highly motivated and determined teams it promises to be an exciting match.

After the last encounter South Africa will want to make sure it stays on top and England of course, will not want a repeat of a 36/0 hiding.

I wanted to post a picture of a lion for the English team, but the closest I could come to one in my archives was a ginger cat................. at first I thought maybe not, as it might upset the English fans..... but then I thought why not, it is appropriate after their last performance....... on the other hand what if they stage a come back, where does that leave me - humiliated.............what the heck, here goes..... I can take it


Pussy cat, pussy cat I love you.........

...........................GO BOKKE!

What is it about 30 men chasing a little oval shaped ball around a field that gets nations so excited?

Go Bokke

For the unenlightened South Africa and England have made it to the finals of the Rugby World Cup and we can expect a great battle on Saturday, 20 October 2007.

National pride is again at stake and after the 30-0 defeat at the last encounter, England will be sure to fight back with great vigour. As one commentator said, the English only stop fighting when they are dead - the Lions are alive and well and set to redeem themselves.

But the Bokke are firing on all cylinders and more than willing and able to show the Lions what they are made of.........again.



Time to nail my colours to the mast.................Go Bokke!

Sport, sport, sport

This has certainly been a good sport weekend for South Africa. As it turned out we played England, in both the Rugby World Cup and the ICC Twenty 20 World Cup Cricket and won.

From here on the rugby games will be against the minnows, until we get to the next round and play against the other top contenders - New Zealand and Australia. Those should be really good games, for those who follow the sport of course.

While writing this, I am watching the the French rugby team regaining their national pride by trouncing Namibia - 82/3 at the moment and another 14 minutes to go. Ouch. I am going to bed this is a massacre.

But then that's what it is all about. We all want our country to win.

Rugby World Cup - South Africa vs England

Have just watched the first of the games between the big five and thoroughly enjoyed it. Well played Springboks - 36/ 0 is a great win. The cheering is only just subsiding around SA.



Keep it up guys and bring that cup home!

Rugby World Cup - National pride at stake

Last night saw the kick off of the Rugby World Cup series, as France and Argentina battled it out for victory in the first game of the series.

I must admit I was feeling fairly ambivalent towards the series until I tuned into the game by accident. It was just before the kick off, when the national anthems were being sung.

National pride was definitely at stake and watching those big Argentinian bruisers singing their anthem, all choked up with emotion and in some cases with tears running unashamedly said something. It was enough to draw me in. Imagine the emotion of being a young guy in your early twenties, from one of the supposedely weaker teams, being chosen to play in the opening match. Awesome

The French, of course, were more cavalier when singing La Marseillaise, which in itself is a very stirring anthem and sure to get the adrenalin pumping.

It was a great match. I have been watching the development of Argintinian rugby for some years now and am pleased to see the way they have risen to being a truly international team. I was supporting the southern hemisphere and was happy that the underdogs won.

Of course there can only be one winner - no prizes for guessing who I will be backing.