The "fall internationals" are in full swing in Europe, as national teams from outside take on the teams of England, France, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland.
This past weekend there were two outstanding games as Ireland played South Africa, and the two top-ranked countries squared off – New Zealand v. France. The visiting New Zealand All Blacks were in devastating form. Highlights of both matches can be found here – about ten minutes from each game:
RugbyHeaven – rugbyheaven.smh.com.au
Even if you have no idea at all about rugby football, the highlights are great stuff! If you watch the beginning of the France- New Zealand match, the strange-looking dance the New Zealand players are doing before the kick-off is the Haka – an indigenous Maori ritual.
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