英語リスニング - No.0210 Rugby
Leo talks about the national sport of New Zealand.
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Todd:OK, Leonard, you're from New Zealand.
Leo:Yes. Yes.
Todd:So we're going to talk about your country's national pastime.
Leo:Oh, that would be Rugby.
Todd:OK.
Leo:Uh, the All Blacks is well known around the world, especially here in Japan.
Todd:Uh-huh.
Leo:Especially if you talk to nearly any Japanese, they'll know the word All Black.
Todd:Yeah.
Leo:It's actually the World Cup, uh, this year, in October.
Todd:Really, where, where is the World Cup?
Leo:It's actually held in Australia.
Todd:Oh, really!
Leo:And around, around, mainly around Sydney.
Todd:OK.
Leo:And right now is the rugby Tri-Nation Cup, which is a match between New Zealand, Australia, and South Africa.
Todd:OK. Do you play rugby?
Leo:I don't play rugby. I played rugby in school, but I actually play soccer.
Todd:Oh, really! OK. So you're kind of a, an anomaly?
Leo:Yes, yes, yes! I do support the team, and I like to watch all the games.
Todd:Uh-huh!
Leo:And I have a lot of friends here in Japan, and we get together just to watch the game. There's actually a game this Saturday. New Zealand against Australia, which is a big one!
Todd:Are you going to watch he game?
Leo:Oh, Yes! Definitely!
Todd:All right! Well, go, go All Blacks.
Leo:That's right.
Todd:OK. Great! Thanks a lot Leonard.