Well you Aussie Rugby fans, today is the moment of truth!
A thought. The mighty All Blacks start with a stirring Haka to fire them up and and unsettle the opposition, after the good Lord has has been asked to assist in the defense via the Anthem " God Defend NZ"
The Springboks use a totally different tactic. They have a 45 minute anthem designed to send the opposition to sleep.
Alas the poor old Wannabys. They start with a tuneless " Advance Australian Fairies" to the mirth of the opposition, and recently there has been a crowd singalong about a thief who steals a sheep ( for what perverted purpose we can only guess )and eventually commits suicide by drowning.
Why anyone would advance this shameful ditty as a stirring national song only an Orstralian could say, but I doubt it inspires Little Georgie and the boys.
Good luck lads. I have a feeling you'll need it.
But at least, with the game being played in Aus, if you close your eyes and only listen to the Orstralian commentary, the Wannabys can be 20 points behind but still win.