Good morning rugby enthusiast’s, were ever you are in the Nobs World Cup Rugby World. We have finally received transmissions from the RWC in New Zealand, but it wasn’t from the two reporters we had been counting on. Our intrepid reporter JKT, a Welshman at large has picked up the slack where the others have failed. [So far anyway] Before we hear from John another reminder of “NO” game this Sunday. In its place will be a rousing game of touch in Burlington at 1pm. Dome Days begin next Thursday October 13th and if you’re thinking of participating this winter let Jack Morrison know at s.j.morrison@sympatico.ca .. Don’t say you weren’t warned. We are still looking for referees for the dome; a show of hands please for volunteers. So let’s give this over to John who provides us with an interesting incite of what New Zealanders think of Nobs! Have a nice long weekend, now over to John, Da Thug
From: John Truman
Craig no problem. Who are the other two? I'm assuming Dave Tait and perhaps Steve Jack? I know Ron jones and Monte Heald are down here somewhere. Hoping to meet up with Monte in Wellington....JKT
From: Morley
Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH
John thanks very much for this. Maybe it will shame the other 2 into action. This will be going in the next Nobs World. Have a good time and keep us updated on things. Craig
From: John Truman Subject: RE: NOBS WORLD ACTOBER 4TH
Hi Craig not sure if I'm an official reporter but will send one in anyway. We made it to NZ safe and sound with no incidents along the way and made it to the Wales/Fiji game with plenty of time to spare. Actually managed to get great tickets through a friend of Nigel Thorne via a Czech Republic Rugby Club (go figure). Met up with Steve Jack and had a couple of beers before the game but had to endure the NZ/Canada hammering on the bar TVs before heading off to the stadium. Actually my son Ryan was at that game in Wellington and he said he enjoyed it despite the score. 30% of the fans there were Canadian apparently.Wales though are looking pretty strong if I have to say so but most people there were saying that wasn't the real Fiji. At the end we were willing Fiji to score something/anything as their fans there around us were great people. If you're a real Welsh fan check out the YouTube video on the Welsh Fans at the Fraser Tech rugby club in Hamilton NZ. We might have found a new favorite song! I'm sure the scene will be repeated in the Red Dragon pub when we get down to Wellington.
Currently it's 7.30 am on Wed morning and I'm sitting with a coffee in a rustic cabin type hotel room staring out at the Tasman Sea. Man what a view. Mt. Taranaki is right behind us but no snow on it, I guess the recent rain washed it all off. Weather is gorgeous today though as it was yesterday and it was a spectacular drive down over the mountains to the coast from Hamilton. It's a tough life but somebody has to do it.
Will report again after Wellington Qtr Final games. Both of those should be humdingers.
Take care all. From your intrepid reporter.......JKT
Ps. I keep hearing the Kiwis talking about Nobs all the time but eventually figured out it was a derogatory term for people who they don't like very much. Ah well I guess I won't be wearing my Nobs shirt to any functions.
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