Rugby story
Hmm... now that the initial euphoria over the new blog is over, and the posts are starting to slow down (T.T), i decided to contribute something. Its about one of the greatest rugby tries in history. (I can ALMOST see zeng drooling already. haha)
Jamie Reeves actually watched the game live and told us this story in econs S, coz it was his last lesson and he wanted to motivate us to study harder. HOPEFULLY, after hearing this story we can all also start cheonging for As. =X
The greatest try
The game was played in 1973, and featured the All Blacks against the Barbarians. The All Blacks had one of the greatest teams they had ever assembled. In the words of Jamie Reeves, they were so huge right, they didnt even look like humans. The Barbarians were a select team of mostly British players, like an all-star British team. So, the All Blacks were on a tour around Europe, and this game was their last game before they returned to New Zealand. Everyone expected the All Blacks to steamroll the Barbarians....
BUT...
In the 4th minute, an All Blacks player kicked the ball into the final 3rd pitch, ie the last third of the pitch nearest the Barbarian try line. The Barbarian's scrum-half (his name is Phil Bennet i think) dropped back and picked the ball up, with the All Blacks players charging down on him. Now, the common thing to do is to kick the ball back into touch, coz if an opponent tackles u and u lose the ball there its GGXX, (ask zeng and dlam if u all dun believe me =P) especially with like 15 monsters cheonging down on u, u would definitely want to do that.
BUDDEN... he doesnt do that!! he picks up the ball, sidesteps not one, but TWO All Blacks players. and the amazing thing is that he does it with his BACK to them. (Just imagine sidesteping a player without even looking at him o.O). He then spins the ball out to the wing, and almost the whole team gets involved in passing, running and offloading to score one of the greatest tries ever, and the Barbarians went on to win 23-11
Haha, yar i know i cant describe it well lah. Just see it for yourself here: http://wesclark.com/rrr/gareth_edwards_try.wmv. The commentry sux though... i think its coz the commentator was too overawed by the try to say much. lol
So, i bet ur thinking: Huh???? wat does this have to do with studying? Haha, well... the whole move started when Phil Bennet did not kick the ball out to touch. Instead, he believed in himself and in his own technical ability to take the ball safely out of his own half. Just like him, we all should believe in ourselves... believe in our own capabilities, and that the magical score of 4As in the A levels is definitely within our reach. =)
Kk regardless of wat u got for prelims, its not important liao, lets all start cheonging!! =D
WOW!! Didnt know i was such a motivational person. Haha. Maybe if i cant get a job next time i'll just be a motivational speaker, repeat this story and earn big bux. Haha
P.S. GOGO CHELSEA!! I believe in u!!!
The game was played in 1973, and featured the All Blacks against the Barbarians. The All Blacks had one of the greatest teams they had ever assembled. In the words of Jamie Reeves, they were so huge right, they didnt even look like humans. The Barbarians were a select team of mostly British players, like an all-star British team. So, the All Blacks were on a tour around Europe, and this game was their last game before they returned to New Zealand. Everyone expected the All Blacks to steamroll the Barbarians....
BUT...
In the 4th minute, an All Blacks player kicked the ball into the final 3rd pitch, ie the last third of the pitch nearest the Barbarian try line. The Barbarian's scrum-half (his name is Phil Bennet i think) dropped back and picked the ball up, with the All Blacks players charging down on him. Now, the common thing to do is to kick the ball back into touch, coz if an opponent tackles u and u lose the ball there its GGXX, (ask zeng and dlam if u all dun believe me =P) especially with like 15 monsters cheonging down on u, u would definitely want to do that.
BUDDEN... he doesnt do that!! he picks up the ball, sidesteps not one, but TWO All Blacks players. and the amazing thing is that he does it with his BACK to them. (Just imagine sidesteping a player without even looking at him o.O). He then spins the ball out to the wing, and almost the whole team gets involved in passing, running and offloading to score one of the greatest tries ever, and the Barbarians went on to win 23-11
Haha, yar i know i cant describe it well lah. Just see it for yourself here: http://wesclark.com/rrr/gareth_edwards_try.wmv. The commentry sux though... i think its coz the commentator was too overawed by the try to say much. lol
So, i bet ur thinking: Huh???? wat does this have to do with studying? Haha, well... the whole move started when Phil Bennet did not kick the ball out to touch. Instead, he believed in himself and in his own technical ability to take the ball safely out of his own half. Just like him, we all should believe in ourselves... believe in our own capabilities, and that the magical score of 4As in the A levels is definitely within our reach. =)
Kk regardless of wat u got for prelims, its not important liao, lets all start cheonging!! =D
WOW!! Didnt know i was such a motivational person. Haha. Maybe if i cant get a job next time i'll just be a motivational speaker, repeat this story and earn big bux. Haha
P.S. GOGO CHELSEA!! I believe in u!!!
posted by HaSu- @ 10:39 AM
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