A MAN’S WORLD
Robben
Island
BLAINE SCULLY
THE BIG, WIDE WORLD Blaine talks travel, experience and opportunity
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ne of the truly unique aspects of rugby is its global nature. Our changing room at Cardiff Blues, for instance, is a mix of Welsh, English, Pacific Islanders, and New Zealanders with a South African, Georgian and an American sprinkled in… The game is a mix of cultures and people that provide such depth and quality to the experience. This provides an interesting blend of flavours and a multitude of different personalities. Through the game, we travel to compete. One week in Ireland, the next week in Italy and then a quick trip to France. A few weeks back the Cardiff Blues travelled to
South Africa for two matches. We played in Bloemfontein, trained in Cape Town and finished our “mini-tour” in Port Elizabeth. We were able to visit places such as Table Mountain – Cape Town’s stunning backdrop – and Robben Island, the long-time prison of Nelson Mandela. The opportunities to see the world through sport, meet new people and try new things are a few of the reasons I believe rugby is so special. Competition is our passport and although we might not speak the same language, we understand each other through our shared love of the game. Blaine Scully plays professional rugby for Cardiff Blues – follow him on Twitter @BlaineScully1. For more: www.cardiffblues.com
THE OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE THE WORLD THROUGH SPORT, MEET NEW PEOPLE AND TRY NEW THINGS ARE A FEW OF THE REASONS I BELIEVE RUGBY IS SO SPECIAL
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