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Argentinian school kids experience All Blacks buzz

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Argentinian school kids experience All Blacks buzz

By: Natasha Burling | International News | Tuesday September 25 2012 10:45

 

Excitement for students at a private school in Argentina that's hosting the All Blacks.

The team had their first training session today at St George's College, south of Buenos Aires.

Around 180 people came to watch, including students, teachers, parents and young rugby players with Downs Syndrome.

READ: Our reporter Natasha Burling is with the All Blacks in Argentina - read her latest blog

Deputy headmaster and ex-pat Kiwi Chris Gregory says the students' eyes lit up when he told them the All Blacks were coming to train at the school.

"There was this group amazement that it was going to happen, and there's probably 80 kids here just absolutely buzzing and thrilled to be here."

Chris Gregory says having the world champions at the school will inspire the students with their rugby.

LISTEN: Rugby editor Nigel Yalden tells Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking the All Blacks are settling in well

Photo: Getty Images

 

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