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I have suffered seven heart attacks.
I have had three livers walk out on me.
I cannot walk.
I may have perforated an eardrum.
The vast majority of my vocal chords seem to be missing.
I can feel my hair growing.
Nothing I ever do in my life from this point on is going to equal the experience of the 2 hours spent in the Millenium Stadium this weekend.
And I would change none of these things.
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For those that are un-aware of Irelands victory over Wales on Saturday - http://www.irishrugby.ie

HuwR, were you at the game ?
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Yes, I was there too, I couldn't watch the final kick.
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Where were you sat, Huw? We were right behind the posts, slightly to left as you look down the pitch, for that kick.
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I was inline with the 22yd line on the opposite side to the tunnel about half way up the stands
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apart from the final kick it was a fantastic game smile one of the best I've been to in a long time.
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I actually haven't been to many internationals (Japan during the '95 World Cup; Scotland during the '07 6 Nations and then 3 this year) but, leaving aside what was at stake for us and the quality of the match itself, that was easily the best match day atmosphere I have ever experienced, it wouldn't have been half as much craic if the match had been played here. I just couldn't get over how into the day the entire city seemed to be. I've said it before and I'll say it again (and again), despite the (sometimes not too) friendly rivalry between the 2 teams, the Welsh fans are easily the best fans in the world to party with on match day. While half our section was in floods of tears after the whistle blew, some Welsh fans in the section next to us were giving us a standing ovation whereas any other fans would have just made a swift exit from the stadium with their tails between their legs.
And, I've also got to say, that is a phenomenal entrance the Welsh team have; a perfect use of "Lux Aeterna" which I've become slightly jaded of thanks to its overuse everywhere and the whole thing seemed much more intimidating than any other pre-match rituals, including the Haka.
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The atmosphere is even more intense when the roof is closed, but yes it is without doubt one of the best stadiums in the world, and Cardiff is definately the best city to come and play rugby in, we enjoy the game for what it is, and even though we get upset if we loose, we will applaud anyone that has to play well to beat us (except england of course smile), and you were deserving winners, so can't complain.
Personally I would have given the final kick to Henson not Jones, and then maybe the result would have been different bigsmile.
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Personally I would have given the final kick to Henson not Jones, and then maybe the result would have been different bigsmile.
Said the same thing meself but I'm glad they let Jones take it! bigsmile
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