So here we are, the first match in Wales' all conquering bid to become world champions. We all know it will happen and that these 'games' are just formalities, pleasantries if you will, to allow New Zealanders to party like a Welshman at a sheep convention... or a New Zealander at a sheep convention... or sheep... at a sheep convention.
At the moment im sitting in the Intercontinental hotel in Wellington. This is the same hotel as the South African team, so (of course) I've spent most of the time chilling out with the "lads" in the foyer. Its such a cool environment to sit down in...watching players come and go and literally having them sit down next to us to watch Scotland v Romania. Percy Montgomery chanted 'Wales, Wales' at me. Now, while I appreciate that this was probably meant in a funny condescending way it still made me almost pass out with excitement.
For those that do not really know rugby, its like that justin(e) bieber being punched in the face. Its slightly wrong but yet so cool!
I have to say though, the atmosphere here is incredible. Nights out watching games has been phenomenal, you just cannot understand how much they love their rugby out here until you see it yourself.
I shall try and upload some pics and videos soon so you can get a small taste of how much culture there is here, not only NZ culture but also every other nation taking part in this tournament.
Now I'm going to go get ready for the game...
Dan and Damien 'Thunderthighs' Engelhardt
At the moment im sitting in the Intercontinental hotel in Wellington. This is the same hotel as the South African team, so (of course) I've spent most of the time chilling out with the "lads" in the foyer. Its such a cool environment to sit down in...watching players come and go and literally having them sit down next to us to watch Scotland v Romania. Percy Montgomery chanted 'Wales, Wales' at me. Now, while I appreciate that this was probably meant in a funny condescending way it still made me almost pass out with excitement.
For those that do not really know rugby, its like that justin(e) bieber being punched in the face. Its slightly wrong but yet so cool!
I have to say though, the atmosphere here is incredible. Nights out watching games has been phenomenal, you just cannot understand how much they love their rugby out here until you see it yourself.
I shall try and upload some pics and videos soon so you can get a small taste of how much culture there is here, not only NZ culture but also every other nation taking part in this tournament.
Now I'm going to go get ready for the game...
Dan and Damien 'Thunderthighs' Engelhardt
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