Rugby in Rome

Match day arrived and after a rainy start the weather decided to behave. We started the day by meeting H & P and dragging them to one of my favourite things in Rome, the garden fresco from the villa of Livia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_of_Livia. Then it was off to see the rugby. 

We shared a tram to the Olympic Stadium with all the mad characters you expect with an England game. There were Morris men, Knights, a King Richard or two and a few "damsels" . The atmosphere was fantastic. The Italians were in good voice and we were also treated to a song or two on our way to the match. 

When we got into the stadium we were met with a very good Queen tribute band which soon had us all dancing. There was a fly past by a couple of large helicopters, some very fancy marching and gun waving by the army, the anthems and then we were off! 

Any rugby fan will know how the game went. I was sorry Italy didn't get a try, they deserved it. The fans were amazing and the brass band that suddenly sprang to life behind us kept us all amused. 

All in all it was a great day, and I would happily come here again for a rugby match.