Today is the final day of Hudsie's rugby pilgrimage to Nelson - he is going to see USA play Italy tonight, and will write that game up - no doubt with gusto, when he returns to Wellington tomorrow afternoon. For some background to this pilgrimage check out the introduction to his Game 26 post.
This is the last caretaker post from me, which comes with some relief as I am concerned I have run out of things to say about rugby. A friend kindly described Hudsie's blog as silverside and my comments as mustard. Nice analogy. It's time for the silverside to take the main stage again.
Thoughts on Canada v Japan, by Hudsie
I'm pretty sure the Japanese Brave Blossoms are most people's second or third favourite team at this tournament. They have played with such courage, invention, pace and passion. This game looks their best chance to earn a win, but the Maple Leaves are pretty convincing themselves so it won't be easy. I really hope JKs boys can score a surprise victory tonight.
Thoughts on Canada v Japan, by Megan
This has been noted many times, but let's spare a thought for the second tier or minnow teams that have had gruelling schedules compared with the higher ranked teams. Last night Namibia left the tournament after playing 4 test matches in 14 days. We see Canada play tonight who will face the mighty ABs on Sunday. I recall reading an interview with Richie MacCaw once where he said the morning after a test match his body is so sore, he feels like he's been in a car crash. Four car crashes in two weeks? No thanks.
Half time, at 17-7, Japan should go onto win against Canada, but that wasn't to be. Not sure what was said in the sheds, but Oh Canada fought back. It was still 23-15 with 7 minutes to go, and the game ended all tied up at 23. There have only been three draws in RWCs and two of them have been between these two teams.
Looking forward to Sunday's match, the ABs will need to keep an eye on Canada's #13 Van Der Merwe on Sunday. He's very good.
Because it's my last caretaker post, a digression - I want to share a special video with you. It's from probably the AB's biggest fan of Waikato and beats all of the RWC songs to date. Watch it!
Final score: Canada 23 - Japan 23
30 games 188 tries.
Tweet of the match - @adamthebrave "Some say a tie is like kissing your sister… Well pucker up sis! Canada ties Japan! #RWC2011"
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