September 23, 2011

Well I’ve finally realised what a massive task I’ve set myself in coming up with an “International Team of Spunks,” and the newly named “International Team of Lovely Personalities.” I had to rename the ugly team, because somehow, when an ugly bastard plays rugby, he looks quite hot – well to me anyway. It’s such a manly, visceral game don’t you think? However this task is an intense process and requires me to watch a lot of rugby! Steve doesn’t mind of course, but really, I have better things to do with my time. The first round of matches is important, because that’s when everyone gets to play and to ensure we truly do develop two international teams, I have to watch as much as I can. We missed out on the first round of games because my husband failed to get the TV service installed that covered it – doh! So less time to survey the field. I’ve enjoyed some of the rugby, but at this stage, it’s not really the exciting stuff – the Haka’s aren’t as passionate, the competition too one sided, but it’s also evolving and improving as the teams are getting better together, so it’s all positive from here. The Ireland vs Australia game was depressing and Argentina were brutal against England. Anyone with the luck of facing Fiji, Tonga or Western Samoa certainly know it after the games – blood sport is all I can say –  and I fully appreciate why it is considered the second most dangerous sport in the world. The Russia vs US game was interesting.  America was all high fives and the Russians more sombre, not even singing their anthem in tune. But don’t the Russians have the physiques of fridges? My word. Dan Vickerman gave us a lovely show when we saw his underpants and tight buttocks in the 20th minute against Ireland, and I have to say, Adam Ashley Cooper of Australia has a very nice arse. The Irish supporters were superb, the US fans mildly entertaining, the commentary teams are doing well pronouncing all the names, and all in all, it’s a feast for the eyes and senses. Below I’ve started tabulating the names. Anything to add? Not all countries are represented yet, but I will get there I promise. I also need to start putting numbers/positions with each name to come up with a selection covering every position on the field. Oh dear, the challenges I set myself. So would you like to share your favourite moment to date? Yours, without the bollocks Andrea Nominees to date include: You can check everyone out at the official RWC11 site Spunks Victor Matfield – Sth Africa Morné Steyn – Sth Africa Mike Phillips – Wales Jamie Roberts – Wales Joe Ansbro – Scotland Ally Strokosch – Scotland Pat Danahy – USA Scott LaValla – USA Todd Clever – USA Alexander Voytov – Russia Denis Antonov – Russia Andrey Ostrikov – Russia Alexey Makovetskiy – Russia Richie McCaw – NZ Ma’a Nonu – NZ Victor Vito – NZ Richard Kahui – NZ Sekope Kepu – Aus Saia Faingaa – Aus Anthony Faingaa – Aus Nathan Sharpe – Aus Adam Ashley-Cooper – Aus David Pocock – Aus Quade Cooper – Aus – he’s got something! Alisi Tupuailai – Japan Toetuu Taufa – Japan Bryce Robins – Japan Brian O’Driscoll – Ireland Cian Healy – Ireland – huge fan of his thighs Alesana Tuilagi – Samoa Tasesa Lavea – Samoa Anthony Perenise – Samoa Maurie Faasavalu – Samoa Ofisa Treviranus – Samoa George Pisi – Samoa Manaia Salavea – Samoa Nice Personalities Gurthrö Steenkamp – Sth Africa Shalck Burger – Sth Africa Adam Jones – Wales Stephen Jones – Wales Moray Low – Scotland David Zirakashvili – Georgia Alexander Todua – Georgia Mike MacDonald – USA Sergey Popov – Russia Andrey Garbuzov – Russia Keven Mealamu – NZ Piri Weepu – NZ – although I love him! Sam Whitelock – NZ Colin Slade – NZ Andrew Hore – NZ Tatafu Polota-Nau – Aus Kurtley Beale – Aus Stephen Moore – Aus Yusuke Aoki – Japan Jerry Flannery – Ireland Paul O’Connell – Ireland Sean Cronin – Ireland Damien Varley – Ireland Census Johnston – Samoa Logovi’i Mulipola – Samoa We also need to acknowledge some other aspects of the game and give appropriate awards. Best Hair Toby Faletau – Wales Adam Jones – Wales Givi Berishvili – Georgia Viktor Kolelishvili – Georgia Louis Stanfill – USA – he’s got a mullet AND a porn star mo! Todd Clever – USA Sergey Popov – Russia Radike Samo – Aus – so far, the winner I think – what a ‘fro! Saia Faingaa – Aus – shows that braids can look cool Toetuu Taufa – Japan Alesana Tuilagi – Samoa – shows that braids can look tough Tasesa Lavea – Samoa Census Johnston – Samoa Maurie Faasavalu – Samoa Best Beard Adam Jones – Wales David Zirakashvili – Georgia Pat Danahy – USA – aka Ned Kelly Ben Alexander – Aus Tatafu Polota-Nau – Aus Yuji Kitagawa – Japan Naoki Kawamata – Japan Logovi’i Mulipola – Samoa Seilala Mapusua – Samoa Best Ears Scott Lawson – Scotland Keven Mealamu – NZ Tony Woodcock – NZ Paul O’Connell – Ireland Best Porn Star Mo Louis Stanfill – USA Mike MacDonald – USA Kurtley Beale – Aus Pat McCabe – Aus Yuji Kitagawa – Japan Juan Manuel Leguizamón – Argentina Face Brazilian Alisi Tupuailai – Japan Ryukoliniasi Holani – Japan When I get time, I’m going to add best tats, best arse, best thighs and spunkiest ref. But enough already!