The event begins today. I am referring to the Rugby World Cup 2023 which begins in France today and will go on for 50 days with the final on October 29th. South Africa are the current champions, (Boy, Fauf De Klerk what a live wire he was in assisting in stacking up points for South Africa in thumping England 32-12 in Japan in 2019). Tonight, Host #FRA takes on All Blacks #NZ. 20 Nations compete for the cup.
I have always been interested in Rugby since following it on Saturday Sports special on BBC World Service radio in 1970s and 1980s. My boss is a Rugby fan, ( He is now in France to watch the initial games to support his home country England!) I began to watch games like the 6 nations cup and took deeper interest in having bar conversations.
My favorite World Cup moments.
2003 World Cup Final Jonny Wilkinson Drop Goal to seal the title for England minutes away from the Aussies. LINK This was one of Where were you when Jonny's drop goal happened at a moment in sports history.....
2015 World Cup Final, Dan Carter's fabulous impulsive kick to seal the All Blacks (NZ) Win over the Aussies. LINK
For the first time in history, All blacks are ranked #4 their lowest rating. This time it is anybody's cup to win.
As promised before, I vow again not to watch a single ball of the cricket world Cup for which arrangements are getting messy and clumsy as expected for an event in India.
Regards
Karthik.
Karthik.
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