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MICHAEL WARE, CNN SPORTS
CORRESPONDENT: I'm Michael Ware in Paris. In just a
moment, a thrilling victory in the semifinals of the
Rugby World Cup here in France.
TONY HARRIS: We're talking about rugby. Okay.
(COMMERCIAL BREAK)
HARRIS: Well, Americans like, if not love, a good
dose of college football on a Saturday afternoon. But
across the pond, it is a whole different game with a
few similarities. The Rugby World Cup under way in
the City of Lights. Rugby?
CNN's Michael Ware live in Paris with a little play
by play.
Michael, you know we don't play rugby in the United
States. So, my friend, this had better be pretty
good.
WARE: Oh, mate, this is sensational. And I'll tell
you, it's surprising. There's a fair bit of rugby
played in America. Indeed, the American Eagles did
play the house down in a couple of matches here in
the World Cup.
But the story of the night here is that a fire has
been lit in international rugby. We had world
heavyweights, England, take on the Rugby World Cup
host nation, France, here in Paris. And in an
enormous event, a great game, England won. France led
until the last six minutes. But kicking two goals,
England put their nose in front and now the defending
champions go on to next week's final to try and
retain their title.
And on Sunday, we see Argentina take on another rugby
heavyweight, the Springboks from South Africa, in the
final to see who earns the right to battle England to
be crowned world champions.
This has been such a game. This tournament has been
the most electric in its 20-year history. And I can
tell you, outside of America -- even in America --
the rugby world is alive and kicking tonight. What a
sensational game in a great tournament.
HARRIS: All right, Michael, I'll take your word for
it. Next time, I want some highlights.
Michael Ware for us in Paris. I appreciate it,
Michael. Thank you.