Aftokratoria

2! ' 2!
Ryxtylopia drops to second after defeat to Aftokratoria
Ernysto Rivas
 
The win streak seemingly ended too soon for most Ryxtylopians, since after facing against the bottom team of the group, Aftokratoria, Ryxtylopia lost by 2 tries and fell down to 2nd place, the fans were mostly shocked since Aftokratoria was at the bottom of the group, they got their first win and jumped 2 spots up, to 5th place, now having a chance of making the group.
Ryxtylopia on the other hand, fell to second place, behind the United Adaikes, whom beat Arifiyyah 19-6 and took first place now having 12 points, Ryxtylopia still has 8 points, but remains ahead of their next match, Kalmach due to Point Difference, while fans are shocked and many members of the team are too, the coach: Andreís Tivarra had this to say:
"This is what i feared, am i in shock? of course not! I told them yesterday on the bus to not overlook Aftokratoria, and what do they do? They overlook Aftokratoria! The boys were asleep for half of the match and only woke up to conduct some decent damage control, but that still wasn't enough, that's what lost them the match!"
Marco Va'ati one of the players had this to say:
"Well, i guess i was wrong about the stuff i said last time, they played a good game, me and some of my friends weren't expecting this, some others were, if they hadn't prepared like they did, this defeat would've been worse, but fortunatley i did have teamates who didn't do the same mistakes i did."
We also interviewed the captain of the Aftokratorian team: Rankampi Kepatanios, and asked him a few questions about the match:
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[Reporter]: "Good day Ryxtylopia, the pretty intense match between Ryxtylopia and Aftokratoria has just ended! And im here with the captain of the rival we just faced, Rankampi Kepatanios, now mister Kepatanios: What do you think about your team's performance in the match you just played?"
[Kepatanios]: "Performance? I am so proud, I can’t even put it into words. I think our performance was… just absolutely amazing, it was so great. Every one of our players did so well! It was a pretty close game for many parts of it, but the fact that we ever had a lead at all… I loved it. Sorry, I’m just in shock right now… We performed so well, as a team, and as individual players."
[Reporter]: "That's great! Now; Do you have any goals you would like to meet for the next matches your team will have?"
[Kepatanios]: "Goals… hmm, well even though 14 is really good, maybe trying to get more points than even that? Or even if we don’t get more points, if we play stronger, faster, smarter, and better, then that’s the same thing. My goals are to just improve as a player, as a teammate, and as a leader."
[Reporter]: "Alright, next question! What's your opinion on the Ryxtylopian team's performance on the match you just played?"
[Kepatanios]: "The Ryxtyltopians are an excellent team! They were a real challenge, and I am not surprised they kept top place in our grouping for so long. They are clearly experienced, and highly skilled, and I think we might be able to learn a few tips from them!"
[Reporter]: "Well, i guess that's true for half of our team! Those overconfident i- oh, sorry sorry, alright and my last question is; Do you think your team has the capacity to make the group?"
[Kepatanios]: "Well we are currently standing in 5th place, and though United Adaikes is also a very skilled team, internationally acclaimed for it, I do think we have a chance of beating them and moving up in the rankings, therefore making the group. Some doubt it, but I truly think we have the capability!"
[Reporter]: "Well, good to hear! I wish you and your team the best of luck in this tournament, and thank you for taking us up in the interview!"
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Well, moving on from the match between Ryxtylopia and Aftokratoria, the rest of group D didn't see any other surprises, like said previously, UA beat Arifiyyah 19-6, while Fujai achieved a victory over Dilber 7-3, Arifiyyah and Dilber now falling to the bottom of the group (7th and 6th respectivley) with Aftokratoria being in reach of the qualification to the next round in 5th place, Fujai in 4th and the UNK (who didn't play today) in 3rd place.
In the other groups we did see other pretty intense matches and other pretty one sided matches: Group A saw Ostronia defeat Sekiya 24-12 and the dalimbari hosts doing the same with Teralyon 19-7, with Hertfordshire and Jammbo getting their first victory of this tournament after they won against Larxia 13-0, and now find themselves in a position to perhaps qualify for the next stage.
Group B starts off with a very one sided match, where Rivalfiume beat Apexiala 0-20, and Zoran scored 10 tries more than Varanius in a match that ended in a 10-3, and finally to end group B an intense but exciting match between Giovanniland and Saint Mark, Giovanniland winning 12-17, their team currently sitting at 2nd place in group B with Zoran in 1rst place Rivalfiume in 3rd and Varanius in 4th, Saranzio who didn't play today now sits 5th, and Saint Mark 6th, with Apexiala in 7th, seemingly with little hope of making the groups.
And finally group C, Overthinkers has secured qualification to the next stage! with a 17-5 victory over Cyrylic, behind them on the board is Cambria, defeating Einherfell 26-10, and Nieubasria bearly edging over Libterraria winning in a match that ended 17-19, Nieubasria sits 4th, behind Peourouin, who didn't play on this matchday, Cyrylic sits in 5th, while Libterraria and Einherfell sit in 6th and 7th respectivley.
And that's it for this matchday! While Ryxtylopia has been shocked, it can still recover, our next match is again Kalmach, who didn't play today, and hopefully our now humbled team will be more careful on this next match, thanks for reading!
 
Adilíenti Ryxtylopia! A Vyncer!
Big Thanks to Aftokratoria for letting me conduct the interview with their team captain for this post!

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

As the sun went down over the Dalimbari horizon, it cast long shadows over a large rugby stadium, leaving the top seats still beautifully illuminated. Down near the entrance in which athletes emerged from the changing rooms, stood a young, handsome man. The man breathed in deeply, letting out a sigh of relief just a couple moments later. The next morning, this would be where the man stood again, but instead at the front of a line containing the players of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, as the captain.
     Rankampi Kepatanios looked around. The stadium was empty aside from a janitor cleaning up seats on the far side of the field. It was silent, but if you listened closely enough, you could hear the bustling noises of locals and tourists celebrating in the distance. The crisp evening air reminded Rankampi of his home in eastern Aftokratoria. Despite feeling at peace, deep inside him there was a fear that had been there since his team had lost their first international game. Tomorrow they played Ryxtyltopia, the nation currently at the top of their group’s standings, while Aftokratoria was at the bottom of it. The rest of his teammates were confident overall, and even if they weren’t, they were positive and enthusiastic. Rankampi trusted his team to do well, but he could not explain why he still felt this constant worry.
     A few days ago, he had sent a letter to his mother back home, but she had not yet replied. He knew logically that either his letter had not gotten there yet, or hers had just not gotten to him yet, but that was another factor often on his mind. Ryxtyltopia would be a difficult challenge for his team, but he still felt they could do it, as it was himself that Rankampi wasn’t sure would be up to the task.
    Rankampi remembered a few months ago, when he and his teammates had found out they had made it into the fourth Rugby World Cup, and the pride and accomplishment that he had felt. He was so much more lively and brave then, but as of recently there had been a decline in his traits that made him deserve to be captain, or at least Rankampi thought there was. He felt that everything was so much different now, though it really wasn’t.
     The sun had almost entirely set now, so Rankampi took in one final breath of the refreshing, cool air, an extra gaze at the rugby field he would soon be returning to, and turned to walk back to his hotel room. He would certainly need the rest.
(seperate rp post)
 
Interviewer: Good morning Aftokratoria! Today I am here with the players of Aftokratoria’s national Rugby team. Actually, for the first time ever, they are an international team! These skillful players,
Filotimos: *interjects* And proud!
Interviewer: These skillful, and proud, players finally made it into the prestigious Esferos rugby tournament, which is being hosted in Dalimbar. I have gotten the chance to interview them for an exclusive one-time broadcast. First off, have any of you been to Dalimbar before?
Filotimos: I have! I have travelled to many countries actually, but nothing ever beats home. I could not be more honoured that I get to be one of our great nation’s representatives here.
Tetartos: I have as well. I like it here, it is nice. I am ever so slightly disappointed that I can’t visit more of the country on this trip, but of course playing for my country takes a huge priority.
Interviewer: Interesting! For the rest of you who haven’t, what is it like, being in such a strange, new environment, and having cameras and rugby fans on you so often?
Pedio: It is a bit unnerving. We had literally just walked off the plane when there were three people who had found out which flight we were on, waiting at the gate for photos! Unsurprisingly, more well known and popular teams such as United Adaikes’ and Cambria’s get a lot more paparazzi and media attention, but there are still a decent amount of our own fans. I am glad we don’t have to be the ones getting all that.
Rankampi: I agree. Even the amount of attention we do get is a bit too much for me personally. It is weird, you don’t recognise anything, but so many people recognise you.
Interviewer: Makes sense. A bit ironic, since this interaction we’re having right now is media attention. Anyways, let’s move on to actual sports talk. So far, you guys have lost two for two games, one against Arifiyyah, and one against Kalmach. What points do you think you did well at, and which aspects do you think you could improve on?
Omadiki: Good question. I think our teamwork and cooperation is really good! I’ve seen some very skilled players on other teams, but they lose because their collaboration is so chaotic. That is definitely one of our strong points. Especially amongst our defensive players. Communication is something we have worked quite hard on improving the past few years, and I say it has been a success.
Podosfairo: But just like any team, anywhere, ever, there are lots of things we can focus on fixing. While we are quite fast and strong, and being aggressive is no difficulty at the start since lots of our training is from football, though a bit later on in the game we should be more pushy. We do fail to score a lot of points throughout, because even if they aren’t pushing us back, we aren’t attacking them forcefully enough either. It’s a lot easier to prevent goals than make them, for our team specifically, so we do need to improve that.
Interviewer: Fascinating! It is good that not only are you able to pinpoint your strengths, but also acknowledge your weaknesses. Next question, what are your thoughts on the future of this team? Short term, long term, anything.
Nikitis: Positive thoughts! I am confident that we will play better than we ever have before in our next game against Ryxtyltopia!
Paizo: I do think we will do well! Even if we don’t win, we made our country proud, and ourselves as well. But that’s not to say I don’t think we’ll win, because I do.
Tinasso: We got this!
Syllipsi: Yeah! We can do it!
Konos: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
All: Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria!
Interviewer: You sure are a close and uplifting team to be around. Before we end the broadcast, I do have one last question. Amyna and Adikima, are you two related?
Amyna and Adikima: Yep!
Adikima: That’s why we have the same last name.
Amyna: Our entire family has always been rugby enthusiasts, so what else could we do other than both become professional rugby players?

Interviewer: I thought so! Well, it has really been a great time talking to you all, but I’m afraid our booked airtime has come to an end. Thank you all for coming, thank you to all you viewers watching, and finally, Af-to-kratoria! Af-to-kratoria! Wooh!

Aftokratorian News at 6:00   
     A recent survey in the South-Eastern town of Genikosiville has Aftokratorian rugby fans living there furious! It was revealed when the mayor was interviewed as the final contributor to the survey that he was the only person in the entire village not cheering for our national team, and was in fact supporting and cheering for the Dilberi! In the interview, Dimarko Prodotis, the mayor in question, mentioned that he had even made a $50 donation to the foreign team and had $175 on the line in a bet with a councillor in the town.
     Though it sounds like something small, 17 protests, ranging from 15 to 64 participants have sprouted in the past 3 days, with local residents calling for a re-election. No wonder Genikosiville was voted the “Most Odd Town in Aftokratoria” last year!
     “Mr. Prodotis is a traitor to our nation! Send him to Dilber, since we don’t want him or Dilberi people around here!” said local racist, Topikos Ratsistis, who attended 8 of the protests.
    On the other hand, a Dilberi-Aftokrator in a nearby village said “I can be a loyal Aftokrator and also support my home country’s team!”. She was soon punched in the face.
 
And that’s Aftokratorian News at 6:00.

ADILIENTI RYXTYLOPIA!
Ryxtylopia jumps from 5th to 1rst in group D after victory against Dilber.
Tacho Viltapa'an
 
Earlier today on this March 30th 1423, Ryxtylopia got their first victory at the Rugby world cup against Dilber 21-3, the previous leaders of group D, allowing them to jump from 5th to 1rst place in the group, the victory came as a joyful surprise to many Ryxtylopian fans, and the team's position in the group is now more secure, with more chances of being able to pass to the next stage in the tournament.
The match was entretaining despite being slightly one sided, many fans were surprised, and according to members from the team, they are very happy with the results they got.
Celebrations errupted in many ryxtylopian cities, despite the recent political turmoil, since sports seem to be a uniting factor for many not only in Ryxtylopia but in other nations as well. Group D, has seen a flip in the scores, with Ryxtylopia and the UNK (Kalmach) now in the lead, while Dilber has fallen to 6th place, with Aftokaria in last.
Also in the group a pretty intense match took place between Fujai and the UA, with the UA pulling ahead by 1, Fujai now finds themselves 3rd in the group, while UA is 4th, Ryxtylopia's next match is against Arifiyyah, who suffered a defeat against Kalmach 11-21, and seem to be in a tough spot, being at risk of not making the group.
Fujai and the United Adaikes, while not in the most secure positions are ahead of Arifiyyah in 5th place and will probably make it through the stage, while Aftokaria, like said previously hasn't gotten any points yet in last, apart from them all teams in group D find themselves tied in points, with the Point Difference being heavily in favor of Ryxtylopia at the moment, despite this things may change soon, since like said previously, most teams are tied in points.
We attempted to interview members of the team, and while we were refused for an interview, the coach of the Ryxtylopian team Andreís Tivarra has left a comment;
 
"We are extatic at the victory, but its not time to get too comfy, only for our expectations to be shattered, we'll use the experience gathered so far and keep practicing for the matches we have ahead, i do plan to make changes to our starting 15 and the reserves tomorrow."
 
In the other groups; Teralyon still leading group A, with surprisingly; Ostronia in the second place spot in that group, the hosts of Dalimbar in 3rd. Teralyon so far is tied for 1rst in the tournament with Overthinkers from group C, with both teams having 8 points.
In group B, Giovanniland recovered from their draw with the debutants of Saranzio, getting the better of Apexiala 7-13, despite this, Saranzio is leading the group after beating varanius by 6 (30-24), with Zoran, the highest ranked nation when it comes to rugby terms, sitting comfortably in the 3rd place of their group, while the bottom of the group is still anyone's game, with Varanius and Saint Mark in a tie for 4th.
Group C, like said previously has Overthinkers comfortably in 1rst place with the debutants of Perouin in 2nd, and Cambria in 3rd after their victories against Einherfell and Libterraria respectiveley, while Cyrylic is at 4th, ahead of Nieubasria.
This world cup has only gotten started but so far there have already been surprises, and most debutants are performing pretty well, things may change soon, but only time can tell who makes it on to the next stage. As for Ryxtylopia, the team is looking forward to the game against Arifiyyah, with enthusiasm at an all time high ¿Will the team make it? Well that's a question for you, the reader to answer, we will patiently wait for the next results to come, and will be reporting to you in two days.
 
Adilíenti Ryxtylopia! A Vyncer!

Rankampi Kepatanios, the 27 year old captain of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, sat at the desk in his hotel room in Dalimbar. Earlier that day his team had lost their first international game, playing against Arifiyyah. It was 11:26 P.M, and Rankampi guessed other teams, including the Arifians, were partying, celebrating their win. That could not be more different from how he felt.
Rankampi stared defeatedly at a piece of paper sitting on the desk, a letter. A letter he had just finished writing to his mother back home. It wrote:
          “Dear Mother,
I am worried. I am scared. When I stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of today’s game, I was confident, for Omadiki Ergasia and Filotimos Ekprosopos were really supportive and optimistic, as they always are, and seeing so many fans who came to watch was so uplifting. I know it was just one game, but I can’t help but feel nervous.
When Igetis Foveros got into government and started sending so much funding from taxpayer dollars to every industry, I hoped we would get some of that, but we were essentially forgotten, which is why so much of our training has been done with the football team. So much so that the majority of my skills are football skills that I had to convert to rugby skills by myself! Our defence is the best I have ever seen, and all of them are great, but I am more confident in them than myself. I am probably overthinking it, but I wanted to share my worries with you.
In conclusion, I have more trust in our defensive players than I do in experienced teams like Dalimbar’s, and I know I love every one of my teammates and am confident in their abilities, but being in this new place and situation estranges me. I can always rely on you for support.
          -Your loving son, Rankampi Kepatanios”
 
With a final, long sigh, the Aftokratorian folded it up, put it in an envelope, and after stretching once more, went to the bed that in that moment, felt immensely comfortable.
           "I can only wish for the best in my next game", he thought to himself. No more than 30 seconds later, the captain was asleep.

Rankampi Kepatanios, the 27 year old captain of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, sat at the desk in his hotel room in Dalimbar. Earlier that day his team had lost their first international game, playing against Arifiyyah. It was 11:26 P.M, and Rankampi guessed other teams, including the Arifians, were partying, celebrating their win. That could not be more different from how he felt.
Rankampi stared defeatedly at a piece of paper sitting on the desk, a letter. A letter he had just finished writing to his mother back home. It wrote:
          “Dear Mother,
I am worried. I am scared. When I stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of today’s game, I was confident, for Omadiki Ergasia and Filotimos Ekprosopos were really supportive and optimistic, as they always are, and seeing so many fans who came to watch was so uplifting. I know it was just one game, but I can’t help but feel nervous.
When Igetis Foveros got into government and started sending so much funding from taxpayer dollars to every industry, I hoped we would get some of that, but we were essentially forgotten, which is why so much of our training has been done with the football team. So much so that the majority of my skills are football skills that I had to convert to rugby skills by myself! Our defence is the best I have ever seen, and all of them are great, but I am more confident in them than myself. I am probably overthinking it, but I wanted to share my worries with you.
In conclusion, I have more trust in our defensive players than I do in experienced teams like Dalimbar’s, and I know I love every one of my teammates and am confident in their abilities, but being in this new place and situation estranges me. I can always rely on you for support.
          -Your loving son, Rankampi Kepatanios”
 
With a final, long sigh, the Aftokratorian folded it up, put it in an envelope, and after stretching once more, went to the bed that in that moment, felt immensely comfortable.
           "I can only wish for the best in my next game", he thought to himself. No more than 30 seconds later, the captain was asleep.

Rankampi Kepatanios, the 27 year old captain of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, sat at the desk in his hotel room in Dalimbar. Earlier that day his team had lost their first international game, playing against Arifiyyah. It was 11:26 P.M, and Rankampi guessed other teams, including the Arifians, were partying, celebrating their win. That could not be more different from how he felt.
Rankampi stared defeatedly at a piece of paper sitting on the desk, a letter. A letter he had just finished writing to his mother back home. It wrote:
          “Dear Mother,
I am worried. I am scared. When I stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of today’s game, I was confident, for Omadiki Ergasia and Filotimos Ekprosopos were really supportive and optimistic, as they always are, and seeing so many fans who came to watch was so uplifting. I know it was just one game, but I can’t help but feel nervous.
When Igetis Foveros got into government and started sending so much funding from taxpayer dollars to every industry, I hoped we would get some of that, but we were essentially forgotten, which is why so much of our training has been done with the football team. So much so that the majority of my skills are football skills that I had to convert to rugby skills by myself! Our defence is the best I have ever seen, and all of them are great, but I am more confident in them than myself. I am probably overthinking it, but I wanted to share my worries with you.
In conclusion, I have more trust in our defensive players than I do in experienced teams like Dalimbar’s, and I know I love every one of my teammates and am confident in their abilities, but being in this new place and situation estranges me. I can always rely on you for support.
          -Your loving son, Rankampi Kepatanios”
 
With a final, long sigh, the Aftokratorian folded it up, put it in an envelope, and after stretching once more, went to the bed that in that moment, felt immensely comfortable.
           "I can only wish for the best in my next game", he thought to himself. No more than 30 seconds later, the captain was asleep.

Rankampi Kepatanios, the 27 year old captain of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, sat at the desk in his hotel room in Dalimbar. Earlier that day his team had lost their first international game, playing against Arifiyyah. It was 11:26 P.M, and Rankampi guessed other teams, including the Arifians, were partying, celebrating their win. That could not be more different from how he felt.
Rankampi stared defeatedly at a piece of paper sitting on the desk, a letter. A letter he had just finished writing to his mother back home. It wrote:
          “Dear Mother,
I am worried. I am scared. When I stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of today’s game, I was confident, for Omadiki Ergasia and Filotimos Ekprosopos were really supportive and optimistic, as they always are, and seeing so many fans who came to watch was so uplifting. I know it was just one game, but I can’t help but feel nervous.
When Igetis Foveros got into government and started sending so much funding from taxpayer dollars to every industry, I hoped we would get some of that, but we were essentially forgotten, which is why so much of our training has been done with the football team. So much so that the majority of my skills are football skills that I had to convert to rugby skills by myself! Our defence is the best I have ever seen, and all of them are great, but I am more confident in them than myself. I am probably overthinking it, but I wanted to share my worries with you.
In conclusion, I have more trust in our defensive players than I do in experienced teams like Dalimbar’s, and I know I love every one of my teammates and am confident in their abilities, but being in this new place and situation estranges me. I can always rely on you for support.
          -Your loving son, Rankampi Kepatanios”
 
With a final, long sigh, the Aftokratorian folded it up, put it in an envelope, and after stretching once more, went to the bed that in that moment, felt immensely comfortable.
           "I can only wish for the best in my next game", he thought to himself. No more than 30 seconds later, the captain was asleep.

Rankampi Kepatanios, the 27 year old captain of Aftokratoria’s national rugby team, sat at the desk in his hotel room in Dalimbar. Earlier that day his team had lost their first international game, playing against Arifiyyah. It was 11:26 P.M, and Rankampi guessed other teams, including the Arifians, were partying, celebrating their win. That could not be more different from how he felt.
Rankampi stared defeatedly at a piece of paper sitting on the desk, a letter. A letter he had just finished writing to his mother back home. It wrote:
          “Dear Mother,
I am worried. I am scared. When I stepped onto the playing field at the beginning of today’s game, I was confident, for Omadiki Ergasia and Filotimos Ekprosopos were really supportive and optimistic, as they always are, and seeing so many fans who came to watch was so uplifting. I know it was just one game, but I can’t help but feel nervous.
When Igetis Foveros got into government and started sending so much funding from taxpayer dollars to every industry, I hoped we would get some of that, but we were essentially forgotten, which is why so much of our training has been done with the football team. So much so that the majority of my skills are football skills that I had to convert to rugby skills by myself! Our defence is the best I have ever seen, and all of them are great, but I am more confident in them than myself. I am probably overthinking it, but I wanted to share my worries with you.
In conclusion, I have more trust in our defensive players than I do in experienced teams like Dalimbar’s, and I know I love every one of my teammates and am confident in their abilities, but being in this new place and situation estranges me. I can always rely on you for support.
          -Your loving son, Rankampi Kepatanios”
 
With a final, long sigh, the Aftokratorian folded it up, put it in an envelope, and after stretching once more, went to the bed that in that moment, felt immensely comfortable.
           "I can only wish for the best in my next game", he thought to himself. No more than 30 seconds later, the captain was asleep.

Rankampi Kepatanios  (M) 27y (Captain) -—Hooker
Podosfairo Klepsia (F) 20y —---------------Outside center
Tinasso Piso (M) 23y —---------------------Inside center
Konos Sfaira (M) 22y —---------------------Open-side flanker
Tetartos Flitzani (M) 26y —-----------------Second row
Treximo Grigora (F) 21y —-------------------Number 8
Amyna Paichtis (F) 25y —-------------------Right-side winger
Adikima Paichtis (F) 25y —------------------Loosehead prop
Omadiki Ergasia (F) 23y —------------------Scrum half
Syllipsi Bala (F) 20y —-----------------------Full back
Pedio Paichnidi (M) 24y —-------------------Left-side winger
Nikitis “Niki“ Epitychia (M) 22y —------------Blind-side flanker
Filotimos Ekprosopos (M) 21y —-------------Second row
Einai Ischyros (F) 24y —---------------------Tighthead prop
Paizo Kala (M) 23y —-------------------------Fly-half
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: No
Choose my kicker: No
RP injuries: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Godmod injuries: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes


Logo I guess

Rankampi Kepatanios  (M) 27y (Captain) -—Hooker
Podosfairo Klepsia (F) 20y —---------------Outside center
Tinasso Piso (M) 23y —---------------------Inside center
Konos Sfaira (M) 22y —---------------------Open-side flanker
Tetartos Flitzani (M) 26y —-----------------Second row
Treximo Grigora (F) 21y —-------------------Number 8
Amyna Paichtis (F) 25y —-------------------Right-side winger
Adikima Paichtis (F) 25y —------------------Loosehead prop
Omadiki Ergasia (F) 23y —------------------Scrum half
Syllipsi Bala (F) 20y —-----------------------Full back
Pedio Paichnidi (M) 24y —-------------------Left-side winger
Nikitis “Niki“ Epitychia (M) 22y —------------Blind-side flanker
Filotimos Ekprosopos (M) 21y —-------------Second row
Einai Ischyros (F) 24y —---------------------Tighthead prop
Paizo Kala (M) 23y —-------------------------Fly-half
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: No
Choose my kicker: No
RP injuries: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Godmod injuries: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes


Logo I guess

Rankampi Kepatanios  (M) 27y (Captain) -—Hooker
Podosfairo Klepsia (F) 20y —---------------Outside center
Tinasso Piso (M) 23y —---------------------Inside center
Konos Sfaira (M) 22y —---------------------Open-side flanker
Tetartos Flitzani (M) 26y —-----------------Second row
Treximo Grigora (F) 21y —-------------------Number 8
Amyna Paichtis (F) 25y —-------------------Right-side winger
Adikima Paichtis (F) 25y —------------------Loosehead prop
Omadiki Ergasia (F) 23y —------------------Scrum half
Syllipsi Bala (F) 20y —-----------------------Full back
Pedio Paichnidi (M) 24y —-------------------Left-side winger
Nikitis “Niki“ Epitychia (M) 22y —------------Blind-side flanker
Filotimos Ekprosopos (M) 21y —-------------Second row
Einai Ischyros (F) 24y —---------------------Tighthead prop
Paizo Kala (M) 23y —-------------------------Fly-half
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: No
Choose my kicker: No
RP injuries: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Godmod injuries: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes


Logo I guess

Rankampi Kepatanios  (M) 27y (Captain) -—Hooker
Podosfairo Klepsia (F) 20y —---------------Outside center
Tinasso Piso (M) 23y —---------------------Inside center
Konos Sfaira (M) 22y —---------------------Open-side flanker
Tetartos Flitzani (M) 26y —-----------------Second row
Treximo Grigora (F) 21y —-------------------Number 8
Amyna Paichtis (F) 25y —-------------------Right-side winger
Adikima Paichtis (F) 25y —------------------Loosehead prop
Omadiki Ergasia (F) 23y —------------------Scrum half
Syllipsi Bala (F) 20y —-----------------------Full back
Pedio Paichnidi (M) 24y —-------------------Left-side winger
Nikitis “Niki“ Epitychia (M) 22y —------------Blind-side flanker
Filotimos Ekprosopos (M) 21y —-------------Second row
Einai Ischyros (F) 24y —---------------------Tighthead prop
Paizo Kala (M) 23y —-------------------------Fly-half
 
 
RP permissions:
If my opponent RPs first, they may...
Choose my try scorers: No
Choose my kicker: No
RP injuries: Yes
Godmod scoring events: No
Godmod injuries: Yes
Godmod other events: Yes


Logo I guess