Sunday March 20, 2010 (Day 2 Christchurch)

Today was match day for both the men’s and women’s side. The Women took on the University of Canterbury, which apparently boasted four All Blacks and a host of other experienced players. They ended up losing the game, but put up quite an effort and were complimented by the other side after the match for the persistence and effort. The players of the game were Christina Ramos Teru Baker.
The men took on Burnside Rugby Club later that afternoon. The score didn’t indicate how the game went, but we were walloped. After only watching my first rugby match the day before, Coach Battle had me starting on the wing during this game. It was quite an exhilarating experience to step on the pitch with all the guys and I am looking forward to our next match in a couple days. The men of the match in our game were Guy Western and Jon Flake. Following the game we went back to the clubhouse for some beers and good times with both opposing sides.

We had some free time to go out that night and we all ended up going to this bar with a live acoustic band.  Everyone was dancing and belting out the tunes at the top of their lungs. It was an absolute smashing time and everyone seems to be having the time of their lives. The team is bonding well and excited for the rest of the trip ahead!

We have our alarms set for 7:45am en route to Queenstown.