Early morning for all. The team didn’t arrive back until 1.30/2am last night, so for them it was even earlier. Fortunate enough, management had brought a few boxes of cereal, some loaves of bread and tea and coffee so that everyone could begin their mornings right after a short night. A 30 minute video analysis of EA Cup opponents, Limerick FC for the semi final on Monday before the players were split. Those who played last night stayed and did recovery, massage, ice baths, treatment etc. and then the subs, myself and two others went out and trained. We started with a passing drill, then some possession, a bit of crossing and finishing, and then finished off with passing sequences leading up to finishing. A fairly productive morning and good to get the legs going. Although my ankle was on my mind, I did not feel it during the session at all which was nice.

A nice shower and icing of the ankle before we headed home. I was able to watch more of the Blackcaps vs Zimbabwe test match, and also the Super Rugby Semi Final between the Lions and Highlanders. A little more reading of my book and then I headed outside just to see what I could do/keep busy with around the house. As much as I wish we had a lawn mower so that we could tidy the place up, we don’t so for now all I could do was weed one of the boxes out there. Nothing productive is growing in there, but at least weeding it gave me something to do and made a difference to the look of it.

I kept myself fairly busy in the evening, with the sun finally coming out also. I enjoyed a very good dinner. The sunset was just as lovely too. Watched a show on tele and then sat outside and read a chapter in the dimming light. It was finally clear enough that there were stars out, which I always enjoy gazing at!