Yeah, I know, I know. It’s “just” a rugby ball. But c’mon, it’s THE All Blacks! They’re like, rugby gods. Seriously intimidating. And this ball? It’s got the AIG logo on it, which, okay, maybe that’s just advertising, but it STILL adds to the mystique, doesn’t it? Like you’re holding a piece of rugby royalty.
I mean, picture this: you’re out in the park, tossing this thing around. You FEEL like Richie McCaw (well, maybe not *exactly* like him, but you get the vibe). You just need to work on that tackling technique, and maybe grow a beard. (Okay, two things.)
And speaking of feeling like them… that warming top they’re selling? The AEROREADY one with the long sleeves? Tempting. Very tempting. Imagine practicing your passes in that thing. Super comfy, I bet. Although, maybe not when it’s 30 degrees outside. Oops, I got distracted. Back to the ball!
Size 5, by the way. That’s regulation, right? So you could, theoretically, use it in a real game. Though, let’s be real, I’d probably just fumble it and look like a complete idiot. Still, the *potential* is there! That’s what matters, right? THE DREAM!
I kinda wonder how durable it is though. Is it gonna fall apart after a few hard tackles? Or will it withstand the brutal punishment of a full-on rugby match? I mean, it’s adidas, so you’d think it would be pretty good quality, but you never know, do ya? They make some dodgy stuff sometimes too.
Honestly, I’m probably just gonna end up buying it and putting it on a shelf. Maybe I’ll practice kicking it around the garden a bit, but mostly it will just be there, a symbol of my… well, my admiration for the All Blacks and my complete lack of rugby skills. Still, it’s a cool ball! And who knows, maybe one day I’ll actually, y’know, learn to play. Or maybe not. Whatever. The ball’s cool! Go buy one. You won’t regret it… probably. Okay, maybe you will. But it’s still a cool ball! See? I’m stuck in a loop. I need coffee. And maybe that AEROREADY top. Just saying.
