I had the pleasure of seeing a great match on Friday night - South Africa v Samoa, where the Samoan's almost caused an upset. The 30,000 crowd loved their approach and it was a perfect Spring evening.
Saturday night was a different story. It was wet and windy as 62,000 people waited in anticipation for the Scotland and England teams to take to the park for a critical match. I reckon there were 45,000 Scots there - about half of them in kilts. The teams arrived and it was time for the national anthems - which is where the Scots lost it.
I have never heard God Save The Queen sang so loud with so much passion. Everyone agreed it was 'hair standing on the back of your neck' stuff. Quite surprising.
Well, if the English can sing like that...what could the Scots do....well....Flower O Scotland did not really work on Saturday. I think the English had actually shocked us with their anthem and the Scots were lost for words/voice.....
Despite the score (England won, eliminating Scotland) it WAS a great night, great atmosphere, helped by having half-way line seats and a continuous supply of beer.
Auckland was amazing and is enjoying a two month party. The hangover will be intense - particularly if the All Blacks do not win.
I got back to Sydney on Sunday afternoon - just in time to watch the Rugby Leage Grand Final with James - which Manly won, so all he was very happy.
To make up for all this rugby, we did a family bike ride today at Homebush (Olympic Stadium etc). We did a great 15km ride, Olivia on her new bike, Jack in his chariot. Great ride, great weather.
We were joined by the Underhills who are in the photos with us.
Next week Jack turns ONE. We cannot believe it's been a year since he came into our life. He is crawling everywhere, standing up and threatening to start to walk....in a few weeks...we hope.
Lots of birthdaty party pics next week!
Ken
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