Coffee in the local café followed by a stroll to Brady’s Irish bar for just a brilliant Irish brunch. Return to the apartment for a bit and then off to Bugsy’s for England vs South Africa. England face a record breaking 8th loss! The Marais’ have already arrived as has Sarah who are finishing brunch. The game is poor but exciting because England look like loosing until the last 10 minutes of the game when South Africa stop playing, Goodge comes on as sub scrum half and kicks well giving territory to England who score a try, convert and win 23 – 21 – lucky boys! Andy Grieve appears, he and Mike are going to the France vs. NZ game which kicks off at 9.00 pm – totally daft. Carol, Sue and I go off for an Indian and watch the last 20 minutes of an uninspiring game that the AB’s easily win 23 – 11. We return to Bugsy’s at 11.30 pm – all a bit flat and late – head home.   more »