RWC Argentine vs Chile

 

During the Rugby World Cup in France yesterday the Argentinian team were enjoying a runaway victory against Chile. I didn’t see the start of the game but entered just before half time.

Immediately, I saw the passion with which the Chile players were fighting against their rivals. I know from past matches Argentine would be a tough team to score against. When they took possession of the ball soon after that they scored a try and made it look so easy. For a while they had things going their way.

But I found myself cheering for the underdogs, Chile, who displayed superhuman tenacity and awesome fighting spirit. During the second half of the game the Chile team seemed to get the break they desperately needed. During a lineout near the Argentinian try line they made a few bold passes, and a player scored their first try. Unfortunately, the TV judge ruled that there was a forward pass, and the Chile score sank back to zero. It was like someone had poured cold water on the Chile supporters. But they were more resilient than that. They cheered their beloved team on no matter what.

Finally, near the end the Chile team launched a scathing attack and got their try. My wife remarked that it looked like I was right in the game by the way I sat poised to pounce and help the Chileans. It didn’t bother me because I was a secret supporter egging them on.

To say that I enjoyed the game is an understatement.