Great rugby matches – The French must be kicking themselves, nearly overtaken by the Irish in a game that arrogance was paid it due and then to see their victors of two weeks previous – the Scots – trounced by a buoyant Welsh side. Talking of the Welsh, what a good recovery from their defeat by England. It’s a long time since we’ve seen such a running game as that produced by the Welsh side, plus of course the added bonus of Katherine Jenkins!
It also made a change to see that there are players in the game that can still kick a ball into ‘touch’ correctly. I thought that ‘that’ skill was dying out. England made more progress, two games played, two games won! But I think the other ‘Five’ nations should take a warning from the Italian showing, they ‘are’ getting better and they will eventually produce some shock results.
Olympics – What great opening ceremony and we got to see a Ferrari as well! The Italians certainly know how to put on a good show, though I was a little unsure as to what some of bits of the show were meant to be about. Was Pavarotti miming? My wife was sure he was, I’m not so sure, anyway it looked and sounded great. An added bonus as well was to see Sophie Loran carrying the flag, still a very good looking lady. What sort of show will the UK will put on for the 2012 event? I sometimes wonder about our ability to ‘project’ what the UK is really about in this ever increasing ‘PC’ country that we live now seem to in!
Then of course to the competition, as always, producing some brilliant performances and of course upsets. The Mens downhill for me did not live up to expectations, I thought the course with its tricky turns etc. would have produced some more ‘surprises’ etc. However, is was good to see that even if you go off as last (of the elite) contestant, it doesn’t put you out of contention. Well done Finley for being in the top 30, your time will come. The Luge must be frightening to compete in and if you fall off, it must be even worse. Still both the ‘Brits’ got to the end albeit with one spill.
Many other sports to follow in the coming days – where do those speed skaters get their thighs from? Tree trunks or what!!
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