As a foreigner, it's a good chance to be inundated with exposure to the country's beloved sport.
Today's lesson, Webb Ellis!
Webb Ellis --> Is the name of the trophy presented to the winners of the Rugby World Cup. Apparently, the trophy is named after the alleged inventor of rugby, William Webb Ellis.
They have even introduced a coin with the Webb Ellis Cup on it! And the Canadian Mint sells it! Cool. But what isn't cool is the $100+ price tag. I shall admire through photos.
Are New Zealanders really that crazy about getting Webb Ellis?
Check out this song. It's not the official Rugby World Cup song (like this one, which is much more hopeful, dreamy), but you'd think that it was an anthem. I've heard it on the radio stations. It's pretty funny (warning, some coarse language), and it's a nice little history lesson on New Zealand's role in the RWC over the years. Basically, it's been 24 years since New Zealand won the World Cup. The song laments how it lost to France, and how they'll never get used to not getting their hands on Webb Ellis.
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