Australia came, saw and conquered – but it was no pushover. The Cartier International went into extra time and was a magnificent spectacle – both on and off the field. By Antje Derks
Sudden death thriller he rain kept on coming – but so did the crowds. And, then, just as the Hurlingham Polo Association’s Cartier International was about to start, the sun decided it was too good a day to miss. Good choice. It was one of the most thrilling internationals of recent years. Australia, making its debut at Smith’s Lawn, was under Glen Gilmore’s captaincy and was joined by Jack ‘Ruki’ Baillieu, who plays off an eight goal handicap. Damien Johnston played at number 1 and Mike Todd looked after the backdoor. For England, Henry Brett retained the captaincy and the rest of the team comprised Luke and Mark Tomlinson and Malcolm Borwick, who was making his international debut. Then, there was the socialising. Prince Harry, who played for The Prince of Wales’s Team in its victory against Hurlingham, dropped in on Chinawhite’s party marquee. Sienna Miller played a cameo role following her break-up with Jude Law and all manner
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