Testing International Friendships
By Val
@valmnz (17097)
New Zealand
October 18, 2015 1:07pm CST
Oh my goodness, three of us here are facing an international crisis, in a situation that will cause us such a lot of tension. Yes, I'm referring to next week's rugby world cup semi-finals, when one of the games will be played between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks. Only one of us will be able to go through to the finals, where we'll play either Argentina or Australia.
Tension will be in the air in South Africa as @Inlemay and @bluesa face their screens, while I do the same here in New Zealand. We're both great rugby nations, and both teams have a lot of respect for each other. At least we'll be facing familiar opponents.
I've had a lot f fun interactions with the Springbok girls in recent weeks and know we both want our own team to win. This is serious stuff 
national pride is at stake. Who knows what will happen.
national pride is at stake. Who knows what will happen.26 people like this
25 responses
@garymarsh6 (23412)
• United Kingdom
18 Oct 15
Oh dear as long as it is not swords at dawn between the three of you??? Enjoy I know you three are loving it!
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
19 Oct 15
ha ha Gary - that could be funny - it would have to be in UK as we dont have any MIST here at dawn!! We could have the pistols at High Noon though?? @garymarsh6
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Oct 15
lol Well for this time at least all the Americans can be neutral.
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then I hope you go on to be victorious in the final.
@Sheilamarie78 (2586)
• Canada
19 Oct 15
It's all in fun. I have a sister-in-law who would hardly speak to me when her Vancouver hockey team played against the team of my home city. It was ridiculous. I think your online friends will be more reasonable.
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
19 Oct 15
Oh, Val, it is indeed tense times. But, we will all find the strength to be brave. I will just stock up on a lot of cocktail mix! Maybe have a few brandies, who knows, my heart might survive this. I guess all that is left to say, is, may the best team win. Eek!
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@DeborahDiane (40323)
• Laguna Woods, California
19 Oct 15
I agree with the other commenters ... I hope your friendships survive! 
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@DeborahDiane (40323)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 15
@valmnz - I'm glad to hear that your friendship will survive! :)
@allknowing (137992)
• India
19 Oct 15
I do remember our interaction when cricket world cup was being played, at the other site.
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@jillybean1222 (6407)
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19 Oct 15
we are going through the same sort of thing with post-season baseball. hope your team wins!
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
19 Oct 15
Friendship is thicker than rugby! Haha. I don't watch sports much. The only one I watch is badminton, when Malaysia is playing.
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@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
18 Oct 15
I guess we were lucky to go out in the first round, it saved friendships
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@NeldaHoxie (1381)
• United States
19 Oct 15
Sorry I am not into rugby. I'm an American football fan.
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@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
19 Oct 15
As long as the All Blacks are not playing the Wallabies, I will root for the All Blacks. ;), but I love listening to the South African national anthem.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
19 Oct 15
@vickyrose it's great that the last four are all southern hemisphere teams
@vickyrose (2235)
• Cooma, Australia
19 Oct 15
@valmnz I don't usually watch the rugby but I will watch the semi finals. Yes, the Argentinians are a team to reckon with.
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