Ian ConstantineWorld Cup rhyme written just in time
October 25th 2008 06:46
On the cusp of greatness they do stand
10 teams with ambitions of winning the final Grand.
But what does it mean for the sport
With everyone predicting an Australian Rort
No doubt the Kiwis will have something to say
The Poms too want to have it their own way
PNG sure do have an almighty task
Just getting out of the Group stage will be a massive ask
And what of Fiji, Ireland, Scotland and France?
Forget it son, no one’s giving them a chance
Samoa and Tonga are out to kill each other
To prove once and for all they are the bigger brother
What will be remembered from World Cup 08
On a global scene where will it rate?
If Rugby League is the Greatest game of all
This tournament must succeed or the game will fall
The Cup will be back in five years time
And the words long forgotten from this verse based rhyme
Will the game strengthen, develop and grow?
Or will we lose the loveable character, the struggling minnow?
For much joy can be had for making the game strong internationally
A new batch of fans to embrace their team passionately
Over 120 countries have bought the television rights
A sign the sport could reach unforseen heights
One humble sportsbar hopes the Cup reaches its potential
And seduces fans with compulsive viewing essential
10 teams with ambitions of winning the final Grand.
But what does it mean for the sport
With everyone predicting an Australian Rort
No doubt the Kiwis will have something to say
The Poms too want to have it their own way
PNG sure do have an almighty task
Just getting out of the Group stage will be a massive ask
And what of Fiji, Ireland, Scotland and France?
Forget it son, no one’s giving them a chance
Samoa and Tonga are out to kill each other
To prove once and for all they are the bigger brother
What will be remembered from World Cup 08
On a global scene where will it rate?
If Rugby League is the Greatest game of all
This tournament must succeed or the game will fall
The Cup will be back in five years time
And the words long forgotten from this verse based rhyme
Will the game strengthen, develop and grow?
Or will we lose the loveable character, the struggling minnow?
For much joy can be had for making the game strong internationally
A new batch of fans to embrace their team passionately
Over 120 countries have bought the television rights
A sign the sport could reach unforseen heights
One humble sportsbar hopes the Cup reaches its potential
And seduces fans with compulsive viewing essential
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