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Ireland deserve to win World Cup - Bloom
Wednesday 5 October 2011
During an interview with RTÉ TEN in London where he was promoting his new movie The Three Musketeers 3D, the star who is married to Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr spoke about Ireland's historic victory against the Wallabies and why he thinks the boys in green should take home the cup.
"I saw Australia get whipped by Ireland. Listen I've got Irish in me so I have to say I think Ireland deserves to win the World Cup. If there's a nation in the world that could use a little love right now it's Ireland."
The Lord of the Rings actor who is still shooting scenes for The Hobbit in host nation - New Zealand, was photographed at some of the matches last month with wife Miranda and son Flynn who were both dressed head-to-toe in the Australian kit. And in a bid to not upset his home nation or in-laws, Orlando was quick to lay down his support for the other participating teams.
"Don't get me wrong I'm a staunch British rugby supporter and of course I've very strong ties to Australia and New Zealand because I've spent two years there and it's of course hosting the World Cup, so it's a real mixed bag, but I was happy to see Ireland have a good crack at Australia, because they really dug deep."
As for hopes of seeing his ten-month old son in an Irish jersey, the actor wasn't too sure.
"Oh I don't know about that! It was just great to be out there and see some of the games."
Orlando Bloom with his Australian wife Miranda Kerr.
Watch out for our full interview with Orlando Bloom on RTE TEN soon. The Three Musketeers 3D is in cinemas from the 12th of October.
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