The Rip Curl Pro Portugal got back underway again today, running round 3 at the backup venue of Belgas. Gutless mushburgers were the only dish on the menu for the day, but with a dismal forecast looming, the green light was given. For those of us hoping for a late season Fanning comeback (like last year) to take the title race to Pipeline, those hopes are all but lost.
The first heat of the day saw world number 4 Taj Burrow lose a close heat to rookie Matt Wilkinson, essentially taking Taj out of the race. Disappointing for Taj as he had a stellar beginning to the season, winning on the gold coast, and making the semis at bells … Details