Calling all Brits

[Jaxi]

I'm English and will of course be hoping for an England win, even though I don't actually like Rugby. Football is the important sport.

I must admit, I was always under the impression that the majority of NZ'ers had English roots so presumed the majority would be backing England as a matter of course

Is that like when there is a Scot winning something he is "British" but when it is a Pom winning something he is "English"?

Yes, the majority of NZ'ers do have roots from elsewhere, but the majority English? I would be interested to know!!!

Jacqui

[Ewan Oozarmy]

Is that like when there is a Scot winning something he is "British" but when it is a Pom winning something he is "English"?

Yes, the majority of NZ'ers do have roots from elsewhere, but the majority English? I would be interested to know!!!

Jacqui

No, I think you'll find that's just with the media. English is English and Scottish is Scottish as far as both sets of respective countrymen is concerned.

When I said majority I just meant >50%. Just a guess based on my limited history knowledge. I would be interested to find out the actual number.

[Jaxi]

Absolutely, I'm sure it is the media....

[Griff]

There IS something in the blood/conditioning regarding disliking the French.

[Ewan Oozarmy]

There IS something in the blood/conditioning regarding disliking the French.

I think it swings both ways - something to do with bailing them out of 2 world wars.....

[Griff]

I think it swings both ways - something to do with bailing them out of 2 world wars.....

Not just that also Agincourt and the fact that Briatin owned half of France in the 1st place

[brit-bloke]

I'll be supporting England, its just a shame I'll be at work so won't be able to watch the game... Hopefully radio live are still covering the games