Image via WikipediaCrusaders v Sharks at Twickenham, London...
It took this reporter quite some time to get used to the game of rugby. Years in fact. But now I’m as passionate about rugby as the next kiwi. But the rugby I’m passionate about isn’t the rugby they play in the northern hemisphere. Stephen Jones and the like may criticize the high scoring nature of our Super 15 matches, but to this reporter, rugby is meant to be an exciting, attacking game filled with five pointers.
That’s why I am so excited by the news that the mighty Crusaders will be taking on the potent Sharks in Twickenham. There are so many positives to this. The financial windfall for Christchurch is top of the list. But the fact UK rugby fans will actually get to see how rugby should be played is another giant plus. Expect confusion. For generations, UK fans have been taught to cheer stand-offs who can kick for touch. Standing ovations have been given to outside halves who, with the line clear, have opted for the drop goal. Passing is something of a novelty.
The truth is, there is more attacking flare in the Crusader’s backline than there is in the entire history of English rugby. How will the English rugby public react? Time will soon tell.
Acknowledgements: - Chad Pennington
NZ Herald
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