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First, congratulations to South Africa. Second, contratulations to Kimi Räikkönen. Third, wooden spoons to all of Her Majesty's loyal subjects.

Lets start with the rugby. I have to be honest and say that I really didn't think we were going to get to the final, particularly after the thrashing that South Africa gave us in the group game. We should take credit for the significant improvement we showed and for the wins over Australia and France. South Africa have played consistently well throughout the competition and are worthy champions. Yes, we can keep looking back and saying “what if” the try had been given. It would have made it a different game. Well, it wasn't given and we have to live with it, so lets congratulate South Africa and give ourselves a little pat on the back for at least making the final.



Next it's the Formula 1 Grand Prix. All the jokes I've had over the week on the New Zealand rugby team choking that I haven't had time to publish, I can just change the name and substitute in Lewis Hamilton. Again, it's his rookie year so he should take some credit for having got into a position to win the championship, but we have to worry as he had two bites at the cherry and failed. Lewis obviously has considerable talent and I just hope these last two races don't impact his career. Most drivers start in the lower teams and work their way up after they've gained some experience in order that they don't make the rookie mistakes Lewis made. So, he needs to put it behind him and move on. One person that doesn't let emotion get in the way is Kimi “Ice Man” Räikkönen. I'm really happy that he's won the championship. Kimi is a great driver and has struggled with some of the worst luck I've seen. Well, all the stars seemed to align for him today as he picked up the win (courtesy of Felipe Massa) and the championship.