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Christchurch airport had a poster that caught my eye as I walked past immigration; 'The All Blacks' in action. There are a lot of attractions New Zealand has tempted me with over the last few years, but their national rugby team has topped my list most recently. Not having been to a game since the days I watched my dad coach the highschool boys, I thought I could make a feature of my 5 weeks here. Noooo, I'm not 'gonna be a rugby groupie, just checking out the field as often as I can. When I saw Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the UK as the opposition teams over the next few weeks I smiled and thought of the rivalring commaderie I could have. And then just my luck, I realized the All Blacks are touring the UK. So instead of checking out the field, I'm still playing the field. Applicants are most welcome, but you must have a full set of teeth.
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Looking for a kiwi...

Coffeecat
2005-12-24 18:15:05

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Christchurch airport had a poster that caught my eye as I walked past immigration; 'The All Blacks' in action. There are a lot of attractions New Zealand has tempted me with over the last few years, but their national rugby team has topped my list most recently. Not having been to a game since the days I watched my dad coach the highschool boys, I thought I could make a feature of my 5 weeks here. Noooo, I'm not 'gonna be a rugby groupie, just checking out the field as often as I can. When I saw Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the UK as the opposition teams over the next few weeks I smiled and thought of the rivalring commaderie I could have. And then just my luck, I realized the All Blacks are touring the UK. So instead of checking out the field, I'm still playing the field. Applicants are most welcome, but you must have a full set of teeth.

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