But amid all the joy at the Ospreys becoming the first Welsh side to win the tournament, the post-match talk was of what was to come from this richly talented team.

BBC: Ospreys can still fly higher

Just getting all the parts to work together seems overwhelming indeed, it did overwhelm British Airways last month at Heathrow, outside London, when Terminal 5, an eight-billion-dollar structure that was supposed to transform Heathrow from a congested tangle into a place that would thrill passengers with the joy of air travel, all but shut down on its opening day, when a computerized baggage system malfunctioned.

NEWYORKER: Situation Terminal

But the way she conveys her feelings, joy and pain using just her facial expressions, all while confined in a wheelchair, are marvelous.

CNN: Review: 'The Theory of Flight' soars with emotion

But even Day-Lewis, for all his flair and cunning, cannot spice the proceedings with much joy, and we are left with a hymn to regret.

NEWYORKER: Nine

Nonetheless, thousands gathered all along the wall to celebrate and talk not only about the past and the future, but also about the joy-filled present.

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