Can you bloody believe it!
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It was not three days ago that I was first informed that there would be no Tri-Nations rugby played in Cape Town this year. I didn't know quite what to say about that. I don't know how the rules work with regards to venues for the Tri-Nations but, to be honest, I am pretty gob smacked. I guess you just always assume that they would want, or even insist, on having a game played here in the Mother City. I mean, really, it's quite nice here - we've even got Robben Island where Francois Pienaar spent 27 years, so that he may save the nation and end world hunger. I'd go so far as to say that we owe everything in our lives to Francois Pienaar. Really, it's true. Ask him yourself....

Anyway, I was slightly upset about this Cape Town issue when I found myself reading over a particularly interesting email. The email mentioned something about a very well organised event that is going on in Cape Town during the Tri-Nations. What they are offering is a big screen live screening for every Tri-Nations game at Marimba Restaurant at the Cape Town Conference Centre. They've gone further than that - there will be hilarious (no doubt alcohol-infused) live discussions between the likes of David Campese, Nick Mallett, Rob Fleck, Rob Kempson and Corne "Adrian" Krige*. The people's favourite and Cape Talk's very own life-blood and poster-boy, Dan Nichol, will be hosting the event and offering his own special brand of low-blows. I have interacted a number of times with a few of these individuals and can confirm that the banter will be nothing short of hilarious.

I contacted the guy organising the event so that I could get the information to you - Seth's much loved 2oceansvibe readers. Yes, that's you angel. And you........big guy.

'Tri' means 'three' - because there are three countries participating.
You're thinking of 'try' - which is when they score with the ball.

Ok, here is the deal:

Depending on the time of the particular game, the event will include a powerhouse breakfast, brunch or lunch (don't know if you've been, but Marimba definitely gets the thumbs-up) with the necessary tea/coffee and fresh juices. All events will start an hour prior to kick-off with questions and answers before the game, at half time and after the game.

Sports Illustrated will be giving away a smorgasbord of prizes at each event and, YES, THERE IS A FULL BAR AVAILABLE AT THE RESTAURANT FROM WHICH THEY CAN RUN COMPANY TABS! So you CAN get smashed!

It's actually a very cool event for companies or groups of mates.

To make a booking call Brian on 073 477 8560 or 021 423 2792 or email brian@complete.org.za - I'm sure it wouldn't harm to tell him you got his details from 2oceansvibe.

It's a bloody good deal for R485 (ex VAT) person for lunch, or R410 for breakfast. I'm busy putting a table together myself. There are 12 tables of 12 available for each game.

*picture Rocky shouting "ADRIAN" to his wife from the boxing ring (in the Rocky movies) - then think of Krige's head popping out the arse end of a ruck, shouting to another player. He looks like Rocky shouting "Adrian"..

Seth Rotherham
Editor
2oceansvibe.com
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