Back on Board and off to the Rugby

Thomas and Toby headed off to the rugby on Saturday 16th August for a special task. They were part of a march past from their rugby club that paraded around the outside of the field before the Canterbury v Auckland match. 5 Junior Reps from each club in Canterbury walked around the field with banners before the big game to bring awareness to Junior rugby in Canterbury.
















You could also show support for your club by going along dressed in club colours and go in the draw for a cash prize for you and your club as the best dressed supporter. I went along as below, much to Al's dismay, but didn't take the prize. Was fun all the same, but even the boys didn't want me near them. I guess not everyone in our family is outgoing and and extrovert! Probably a good thing!

















Canterbury went on to beat Auckland who didn't even look like they wanted to be there. It wasn't an exciting match to watch and owing to the fact it was so cold we left well before the game finished to defrost with a hot drink.


















The empty space on the other side of the field is where they are building a new stand to up the maximum capacity at AMI stadium (formerly known as Jade Stadium, formerly known as Lancaster Park!) and hopefully attract a few games in the rugby world cup to be held in NZ in 2011.