Another NZ rugby season

It's two weeks into our preseason rugby trials and I believe we have one more to go. We've been doing 3 20 minute periods. I've been getting about 40 minutes in and I'm happy with that. I feel I'm really out of shape so this is good. I was weighing about 93 kilos when we began and now I'm at about 90. Still need to get down to about 88 kilos to be at a good rugby weight.

It's been real tough getting to trainings on Tues/Thurs because of the commute involved with my new job. Training begins at 6pm and my bus gets me home in Petone around 6:30. So I'm only making about half the training which is bad for trying to get fit.

On the plus side it feels good to be in a position I feel comfortable in, Fullback, playing with guys I already know. All this in contrast to last year when I was pretty nervous and didn't really know NZ style rugby.

The team I played for last year, the Senior 2nds, got relegated to the Senior 3rd level due to our performance on the field being so shocking. One win all season. They are taking a major proactive approach to teams all across the board, the senior 3rds being no exception, to have everyone playing quality rugby and win matches. They will be putting alot of emphasis on the senior 3rd team and this will probably be the team i'll play for. They've got 2 new coaches and they mean business. I'm very excited about being a part of a winning team. So far the boys in preseason training have great attitudes, far from the crew of the previous season. But ofcourse, it's hard to judge so early.

I'm planning a trip to the States in April. Probably April 17th for a couple weeks and I'm really looking to have a great holiday. Can't wait to get home and see everyone. Fa show