'Welcome to HSOB'

 
  Yesterday, for first time in official competition, I pull on the HSOB jersey, my club, nicknamed the Polar Bears, the white jersey and shorts sure has something to say about it. The 10 jersey of High School Old Boys. Probably, the club jersey worn by biggest quantity of 'big' names in Rugby history. I make my debut with the Division 2 squad, against Linwood. We won 6-35, but that for me is nearly insignificant. What really matter is that, Joe Gee, my coach, and an institution inside the club, came to me during warm-up, shake  hands with me and said -Juan, Welcome to High School Old Boys- Well, THAT, is what really matters. after 16 years of playing rugby all over the world, with highs and lows, THAT is what I was chasing for. But I won`t stop here, as I said , I played for division 2. There is one more step to go forwards, Division 1 Rugby, the zenith, and my main aim. Rugby with All Blacks next to your shoulder. Yesterday, in Division 1, played two players from Canterbury Crusaders, the most successful Rugby franchise in the world.

  Talking about Canterbury Crusaders. To experienced a whole day, I went to see a Super 15 game. A Rugby competition, involving the best franchises from New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. Crusaders vs Stormers. The local team against the Cape Town and top of the league team. 15$, worth it every dime. The local team won, so at the end of the day everyone happy, and me among them.

   As a reminder to opposition teams, our club house changing rooms are decorate with copies of Polar Bears and an slogan underneath -Fear the Bear- Well, fear this Bear, because He came to RRROOOAAAAARRR!!