First Rugby Match

Today Anna and I went to our first rugby match at St. John's! It was so exciting and the atmosphere was amazing. To begin, I was absolutely enthralled (and a little appalled) at the actual playing of the game. With no protection whatsoever... now that's asking for some broken bones! In addition to the rowdy play, the atmosphere around the stands was enthralling. The school had such intense spirit, and chanted "war cries" in unison to cheer on their schoolmates. In addition, every student takes part in an activity that they call "spelling," where they actually spell out "SJC" (St. John's College) with their own bodies. When the students get the cue, they know whether or not to take of their blazers to create the image! It's actually quite compelling... here's a picture!