The third race between Rob Waddell and Mahe Drysdale has been postponed due to wind. So we'll have to wait another day (at least) to see who will be sculling alone at the Olympics.

Of course it might not be the winner of the race. Rowing NZ have said that they will look at the races and then make a decision. so what should Rob and Mahe do in the final race? Win or just try to look good?

ps. I think that title should be up for "pun of the year"

Super 14 action looms, and the Dropkicks discuss the potential impact of the new experimental law variations. Also: sevens, the circuit pulls into the Dropkicks hometown of Wellington; rowing, the great Drysdale v. Waddell duel; cricket, Shane Bond off to play in the IPL; and Atheletes and Dicks of the Week.

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The Dropkicks preview the Rugby World Cup - analysing the likely qualifiers from each pool; the number of injuries Tonga and Samoa will cause; how much the Irish squad will drink while based in France, and many other such pertinent questions.

Also: the Warriors qualify 4th for the NRL playoffs; the NZ rowers excel at the World Rowing Champs; and the world media take liberties with the Tyson Gay, the Fastest Man on Earth...­

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