I’ve been down at the Wellington fanzone listening to the Marine band. Last time I was close to marines on the wharf I was protesting against nuclear power and arms in the late 70s. This band is great and the crowd really appreciated them. Wonderful gesture sending them over.
Later I will watch South Africa play Fiji. Again countries with which we have had periods of rough relationships. No secret that notwithstanding the fact that I was playing rugby in the King Country during the tour I was arrested for protesting against it in 1981. And Fiji can best be described as an ongoing problem.
Don’t know who I want to win. South Africa the favourites but them being run round the paddock and suffering a few big hits won’t harm the All Black chances.
Then down to a pub to cheer for the Irish.
Man, you are awesome!
Ya protested in 1981 and ya gunna cheer on the Irish! 
(Spudddy’s 2nd favourite team!) 
I don’t believe you were arrested Trevor.
Yee haa! Ireland are the champs!
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Not putting up with these comments any more. Warning. Clare
And wasn’t it so wonderful the Irish won. Now the best game up coming will be the SA vs Australia quarter final where both teams will beat each other up, one will come out as the victor – but only to be beaten by the ABs a week later, and then the ABs will have a final against the English.
Interesting to note yesterday afternoon the odds we $4 for Australia to win RWC. Straight after the game the odds for Australia had dropped to $8.
Agreed Monty!
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