A few weeks ago William's teacher Mr Perry, who is Head of Rugby at Dulwich, mentioned that the World Cup was passing through Shanghai and he was hoping to get it in to Dulwich. I though that sounded interesting but having seen it before at Twickenham, wasn't particularly excited by the idea. However, whilst at a party a couple of weeks ago a friend mention that Lawrence Dallaglio was escorting the World Cup in its current tour of Asia. Suddenly my interest was heightened and I thought I ought to have a more in depth conversation with Mr Perry.
I was pleased to find out that Lawrence Dallaglio and the World Cup were coming in to school and that the plan was to have all children who play rugby, which included Oliver and William, to meet him, have photos taken and receive a signed 2015 rugby ball. I spent the next week or so making sure Mr Perry knew everything he needed to about Dallaglio and eventually he suggested I might like to be in school that day too!
Fortunately, the day of the visit coincided with our packing day so Sam was home from work. We both went to school and watched the children have an interesting audience with Dallaglio, although some of the banter went over their heads but was appreciated by the adults there.
Mr Perry, who is a Kiwi, advised the children not to touch the cup but to look closely at who the current holders were. Dallaglio's response was to point out that although New Zealand have won it twice they only ever manage to win in their own country!
William and Oliver were then presented with a signed rugby ball and had their photo with the cup and Dallaglio.
I then pointed out to him that it was unfair that two of my children had had a photo with him and that my unborn child was missing out.
He was very obliging and also signed our 2003 World Cup Final programme.
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