One of the fun surprises of living in Africa is learning the sports that are played here. Sorry to say, but we are very sheltered in America with what most of the world considers the top sports played in the world… did you know that on Saturday they played the finals of the “Super 14” in Rugby? The atmosphere was like the Super Bowl or World Series!
Of course, soccer, is the number 1 sport played all over the world and is very big here; but some of the others that have been fun to learn are, Cricket, (the boys really love this one and have had the opportunity to play few times), hand ball, squash, but the big one right now is Rugby! Tyler has fallen in love with this sport and, after trying out and playing in a few games, has been asked to play for the Swaziland team that travels to South Africa, Botswana, and a few other places.
They just played what they call the “Super 14” it is the top 14 franchises in Rugby that play in South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand has been dominant for the past many years, but this year two South African teams made it to the finals, the Bulls and the Sharks.
This is the boys at one of the Bulls games a few weeks ago; they went down on the field after and played with the crowd, it was a “Once in a lifetime” experience! What a life!!
Hi my family. Love this picture the boys have grown so much. You all look great. Grandpa and I miss you. You all have a wonderful time with all your Godly family that are coming down to be with you.
Love Grandma
dude i love watching rugby when i am away from home. there really isn’t anything like it. but i must say i still cheer for the all blacks 🙂
I loved playing rugby in college. Sad I didn’t get to see it in person while we were in South Africa. While I’m not a fan of some of the environment, the team comraderie in rugby is unlike any other sport I have ever seen. May he be a light in that world and enjoy playing as well!
Oh my gosh the guys are so tall!!! Is it the sun or the humidity or the food? I miss their great hugs. Tell all I love them.Grandma O
i took this picture! gary, your family is amazing. good times at alabanza. were praying for you!
Great pics! Christina and I are back in the States now, and enjoying some much-needed rest. Don’t know if Jakkie has gotten a hold of you yet. If not, get ready for it!! Tell your family, and especially your eldest, that we said hey, and we’ll keep in touch!