Les Bleus and Brits

The past weekend saw some dominant performances from the sporting teams and individuals of the northern hemisphere. First up was the brilliant Andy Murray who became the first Brit to win at Queens Club in 71 years, after beating James Blake 7-5 6-4. With the absence of Nadal and Federer, Murray pretty much strolled through this tournament. Will he answer the prayers of so many desperate Brits and take out the Wimbledon title starting in 2 weeks?

Betfair says £5.30
Zacka says no chance, semis if he’s lucky!



Further north in London, England met India at Lords in the T/20 world cup for a crunch match to decide who would remain in the tournament. Collingwood’s overrated boys in blue went in as underdogs against Dhoni’s team of “sag aloo” munching superstars. England were put in to bat and posted a competitive 153-7 with that South African guy Pietersen top scoring with 46.
India seemed to be suffering from a dose of Delhi belly with the run chase, losing wickets regularly and batting as though their main objective was getting back to the pavilion for a squirt and a Harbjajan cooked korma. Some tight bowling from the hippie-haired Sidebottom restricted India to 150-5 to send Dhoni and co packing back to their villages in the Punjab region for the next series of Who Wants to be a Millionaire.



Further south (19,071 km to be exact) in Dunedin, the All Blacks were given a lesson in true grit and determination by a ruthless French outfit. Les Bleus defensive display was master class and key to containing the New Zealand backline. The men in black will have a lot to think about heading into next weeks test in Wellington trying to avoid a 0-2 series defeat. Another loss must be avoided at all costs to ensure the nation does not slide into mourning and come to a standstill. Kiwi supporters must not break tradition and as usual, should stay at home to watch the game rather than pay $50 to cheer there team on at the cake tin. It is this committed support that has by all means been key in winning ONE Rugby World Cup.
To top this wonderful day of NZ sport off, the Black Caps also put in a memorable performance on the cricket pitch to pretty much seal their exit from the T/20 world cup and join their Tasman neighbours at the Shepherds Bush Walkabout for £1 snakebites. BRAVO!