So I am back in France. The North Pool had a few days off after our hectic schedule and having to endure England being well and truly crushed by the South Africans (editorial integrity check; I am half English/half Irish). Rugby is not my strongest game but even I could see that the chances of them retaining the World Cup are looking somewhat weak right now.

Unfortunately during my brief time back in England I had to witness another crushing; namely my beloved football team, Tottenham Hotspur, being torn apart in the 2nd half by their biggest rivals. To say the guys in Versailles and home have mocked me for driving 700 odd miles to watch the mauling is an understatement. Un portion de humble pie s’il vous plait.

Still, there is a lot of rugby to be played and some cracking games coming up. Who knows, maybe England will surprise everyone and mount a credible defence to their title? A few million people back home are hoping for just that.

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