Sad though it may sound, I'll be more enthusiastic about the World Cup generally, and might end up going to a game or three more than I've already bought tickets for, if I'm a supporter of the Super League champions by the time it starts.

I won't be wearing Warrington colours to any games or engaging in "banter" with other fans whether we win it or not, as I never do either of those things ever anyway, so it makes no difference in that respect. It absolutely will affect my mindset though. After the last two play off series I've been so shattered that I've avoided RL completely until the following February and I'm dreading that feeling happening again in the next two weeks. I'll be going to the games I've posted above that I've bought tickets for obviously, but I won't be looking forward to them if we've blown it. If we're champions I'll be on cloud nine and champing at the bit for more rugby as soon as possible and as I say, may well buy some more tickets.

The bottom line is the international game is an enjoyable enough past time to appreciate as a relative neutral, but what Warrington do actually matters. I'm still massively impressed with the ticket prices though!

On leaving the park royal hotel, this afternoon I noticed the World Cup been advitesed. Directly as leave the hotel car park. Rather impressed with this, due to the hotel been one of the best in Warrington. I wonder how guest would have seen the advert and had taken up the offer, shown on said advert.