So the tournament has gone pear-shaped - or flat? Now that France have been assigned a third or fourth place and South Africa prepare to do battle with England for the Cup, it seems that the final has been played. The French press and public has condemned the tactical gambling of Monsieur Lasporte, while the Argentine captain Agustin Pichot indicated that their World Cup was over. Huh! There is still lots to play for and the public who support the game will expect another commited performance from both teams. Of course, the rich English are flocking in by private jet, parachute or, mostly, with the assistance of hot air - from the press at large. The lumpy South Africa XV were my tip for the trophy - playing and beating France in the Final. Now, England are standing tall and are sure to cause problems- and hopefully Alain Rolland will not buy any of the "truck and trailer" rubbish that 'Wally' Walsh - the show pony - blew up for last night. Outside of the Stade De France, is anyone watching the game from somewhere cool? Let us know - make a comment about just how many cans, bottles you are laying in for the 90minutes of Final Fun. Send me a photo of the flippin' event so I can make at least one album - you reticent lot! Most of all...have fun. (Particularly all our friends in Paris, who will look forward to receiving their government skipping rope when Bernie Lasporte takes up his ministerial position!)
On a slightly different note, today marked the birthday of Colin Dickins, another big man in the history of our Club, and also of our origin - The Old Gaytonians. (Before any of you start sniggering, WE had that name a long time before it became 'fashionable' in other circles - or should that be rings?) Anyway, here's a photo of Colin with Peter Chabal - taken at a recent magazine editor's conference...
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