As The Cranberries’ classic Zombie caused metaphorical tremors across Paris following Ireland’s 13-8 Rugby World Cup victory over South Africa, it was hard to just stand there, take it in and not wish you had one of those teams as truly your own.
What unfolded at the Stade de France on Saturday wasn’t the “joue joue” rugby the iconic arena has become known for hosting, given its usual tenants are Les Bleus, but it was a monstrous clash of rugby titans; two sides refusing to give an inch both on and off the pitch.
There were reports of 30,000 Irish fans inside the 80,000 seater bowl, but that number felt like a drop in the ocean – South African support was sublime also.
Goosebumps for great occasion
…. to be continued
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