2019 Rugby World cup Match Report
Dates: Oct 24-Nov 3, 2019
Location: Tokyo
Unofficial Theme: Planes Trains and Automobiles
Game Results
New Zealand 7 v England 19
South Africa 19 v Wales 16
South Africa 32 v England 12
Privateers (*indicates new privateer)
Dave Lougheed
Dana Lougheed
James Morton
Janice Morton
Sean Evans*
Sarah Evans*
Richard Stone
Tasha Stone
Mark elBaroudi
Shelley Wolosky
Bertus Eksteen
Janice O’Hearn*
Jim Stone (Vet)*
Vivian Stone*
Jim Stone (Cardiologist)
Allison Long*
Charron Ungar*
Michael Woofter
Karen Woofter
Myles Petley*
Larry Jones
Bernie McCaffery*
John Morgan*
Shaun Going*
Paul Beck
Phil Beck
Tom Goetz
Mike MacMahon*
Doug Laird*
Brent Johannesen*
Derek Martin*
Patricia Martin*
Tom Adair*
Ben Andrews*
Toby Mallinder
Andy Tallentire*
Phil Dreaver*
Neil Cameron*
Shannon Cameron*
Special Guest - Badder Rat
Day 1 – We assembled from 4 continents and arrived via every mode of Transportation
Day 2 – While everyone was on their own schedule there was an impromptu trip to Kazakawa by many and we walked the streets while 150mm of rain fell. Temples and the Big Buddha were the highlight until we stumbled upon a little spot for lunch. Shelbo discovered Saki and we ended up staying there most of the afternoon and having a great sing-song. We gathered back at the Shin-Yokohama and headed for our team dinner at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Day 3 – Game Day – Evening Games allowed everyone to explore Tokyo during the day and then meet up ahead of the games. With our Mountie Gear on we gathered at a nice spot on the canal and set up what would become our base camp for game days. You could feel something special was in the air and after sharing some pre-game libations and signing O Canada we departed
Day 4 – Game Day
Day 5 – Kyoto & Tokyo. Most of the group headed to Kyoto to enjoy the many world heritage sights. Small roads with endless restaurants were the norm and countless temples could be easily accessed.
Day 6 – Big Buddha, Big Budda, Big Buddha…
Day 7 – More Temples…
Day 8 – Re-Group. Happy Halloween! We gathered back in Tokyo and settled into the Imperial Hotel. Dinner was planned for the Ginza Rangetsu and we had happy hour at the HUB. The food didn’t stop coming and the saki and beer
Day 9 – Bronze Final day -
Day 10 – Finals Day! Everything was set for an epic game of rugby. Weather was perfect, stadium was full and the world was watching. We gathered at our usual spot beside the canal and enjoyed some pre-match tailgating ahead of the match. South Africa was first on the board and never looked back. In what was a great performance by the Springboks the England fans were left wondering what could have been.
Day 11 – A late flight out of Narita allowed us to enjoy the day and check off any items we didn’t get too see.
Well that was about as much fun and festivities we could fit into a tour. Thank you to everyone for being a part of it and helping to make it truly memorable. Some exceptional performances that I do think deserve mentioning include: Doc James exceptional performance at our adopted booze can following the second semi-final. Phil Beck’s endless wardrobe changes…certainly demonstrating the