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Sock shortage won’t stop the migthy Tahs

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Yesterday’s appeal for training clothes and equipment has led Waratah’s management to offer there sincere thanks to the rugby public. They’ve even released a photo of yesterday’s mufti-training, and I’ve managed to identify the pieces of clothing identified by the good folk over at www.GoTheTahs.com.

You’ll notice from the picture that there is still a severe shortage of socks, with Sam Harris forced to run around in Peter Hughes Shoes unprotected. Harris will be fighting back the blisters tonight, and may also be refused entry to the RSL due to his lack of sockwork.

Be sure to dig deep into the sock draw tonight and do your bit for the Tah’s march onwards to the finals.

Backing the Tahs

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As many of you know, last week I got married. My wife is a strong supporter of the Natal Sharks, as is her family who live in Durban.

On the evening of our wedding, the mighty NSW Waratahs (then 4th placed) were playing the Natal Sharks (2nd placed) – as you can imagine a lot of talk was to be had between myself and my (now) brother in law Steve. The bookies had the match about even.

In the end a wager was had on the outcome of the game – the supporter of the losing team would switch allegiences until our first anniversary.

Kickoff was 7.40, however with no access to a television or mobile coverage we were all unaware of the score.

During Steve’s speech he was jibbing me about how I was to become a loyal Sharks supporter, even managed to dig up a Sharks T-Shirt that I would be wearing for the next week in the case of a loss.

We both managed to duck out and check the score just before my speech, at this time it was 25-10 with 1 minute to go.

Steve held on to the slim hope that the Sharks were 5m out and looked likely to score, I was quick to remind him that they were unlikely to score 3 times in 90 seconds, especially with that wall of blue in their way.

So, now Steve is a Tahs Supporter until the 26th April 2009. Living in Durban this is likely to present some challenges, however he does have my old Tahs jersey (circa 2003) which does give the wearer super powers, so should come through unscathed.

We’ll be posting regular pictures of Steve enjoying his new found Tahness in this thread, so be sure to stay tuned.

Bloody Reds

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I know we really should be concentrating on the Stormers match, but regardless of that result the Queensland matchup in Week 14 will be HUGE.

Some would say that Super 14 priorities between New South Wales and New Texas differ significantly – historically they play the Super 14 so they can beat NSW, while we play to make the finals and take home the trophy.

The Tahs have an appalling record against the Reds in Super rugby, having won just 3 from their 12 matchups. The one comfort is that these 3 wins were in 05, 06 and 07 so at least our recent history is good, though to be fair they did have a Tasmanian coach during that period.

Now add to this the match will be the swansong for Latham, Croft, Moore, Cordingly and prossibly Shicofske ; they’ll have been preparing for the match since week 1. Bastards.

We’ll be playing for either a semi-berth or a home semi, and nothing would please the New Texas’ residents more than to rain on our parade. Follow all the developments in this vital matchup over at Go The Tahs

All Star Tahs Coaching Team

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With the imminent departure of URL McKenzie, it’s time for us to put together the dream team of NSW Rugby Coaching Excellence.

Waratah Jesus has thrown his hat into the ring, and with some divine inspiration he may yet make Laurie Fisher seem conservative at post match interviews.

Les Kiss is staying due to his cool name. Alfi Mafi is to have his name changed by deed poll to Ralph Malph. Shouldn’t cost much as $50′s the going rate for a vowel and we’re selling two.

Timana Tahu will recognise his Maori ancestry and return to spelling his name Tah’u.

Campo is coming home as Media Manager and Tah Man trainer. We’ll see that quad bike put into some space before the end of the season. Eddie Jones will be retained as team clown.

Australia’s most capped prop will be retiring to make way for someone who can hold up a scrum. Dunning will be put on a donut and taxi diet. We’ll also be ramping up his corporate presence in recognition of his cult status with the blue bloods.

Sagerian will be working promotions with the Fleet Girls. He’ll also be taking on the important role of team guinness taster.

Chook will be the team Yoga instuctor. A well stretched team performs well on the field.

Lizz will become Sharon’s understudy. Woop Woop.

Peter Hughes will be elected Chairman of the board with the mission to keep it real.

Mattyj can retain his spot as president of Beauwatch.

Lexington is taking the position of motivational coach for Will.

UK Talent Scout: greenandgoldrugby with eke as his understudy. g is too lazy to hold down a position.

Costa Lote is going to be given the arse for being a whinging bitch. The 3 million we save is to be split between Rocky, Aussie Dan, and someone who can kick. Cameron Shepherd is top of my list.