Monday, 16 February 2009

New Zealand's National Sport -- Our First Live Rugby Match!

We were in Dunedin the morning of Friday Feb 13th when we found out there was going to be a rugby match that night -- the Otago Highlanders (obvious Scottish connection :)) against an Australian team called the Brumbies.  It was a little windy and chilly out so we bought a souvenier Highlanders toque (known as a 'beanie' here), had some haggis and local brew, along with some scotch for dinner, and headed to the game.  The stadium was surprisingly empty, but it was still great fun and a memorable experience (and tix were only $25 NZ!).

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Unfortunately, our team The Highlanders lost 33-31 against the stronger aussies.

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Mmmmm Speights.  Pride of the South.  Plastic bottles that were allowed to be taken into the stands :) IMG_0877

Nice looking toque!

Syd.

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