‘Tahs scrap initial idea

‘Tahs scrap initial idea

6 Feb 2006

The Waratahs will not wear their controversial initialled jerseys in the Super 14.

The ‘Tahs have reluctantly agreed to a Sanzar demand to remove initials from the back of players jerseys.

The NSW team had experimented with initials instead of numbers in a trial game against the Crusaders on Saturday night, which the Waratahs lost 32-30.

NSWRU chief executive Fraser Neill said he was disappointed by the decision but hoped the team would be able to use the initials in non-broadcast matches in the future.

The existing jerseys will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to children’s hospitals.


9 Comments

  • 1.Koos: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 08:54 am

    Scary dragons! Not sure what the whole hooha was about anyway!

  • 2.KSA Shark: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 08:56 am

    IMO they never intended to

    all publicity is good publicity

  • 3.DEE DAH: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 08:58 am

    The biggest problem in Aussie rugby at the moment appears to be a scandal over initials, lucky fuckers!.

  • 4.snoop: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 09:11 am

    The biggest problem in Aussie rugby at the moment is a lack of a decent tight 5 and a brand new coach.

    Now thats a mess.

  • 5.BrumbyIV: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 09:11 am

    Apparently McKenzie is going to find a new way to revolutionise the game. He is no Macqueen, but full marks for trying.

  • 6.Cycloid: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 10:46 am

    Cool innovation… but money talks! I think anyway the whole numbers thing is like a ruby “Trademark” and tradition. If a player is mentally bound to a number on his back, get a bloody shrink and hypnotist!

  • 7.Fatty: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 12:47 pm

    Dunning had DD on his back… :)

  • 8.RedCard: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 17:47 pm

    After the Ireland/Italy game SANZAR must have noticed that most refs dont have an “IQ” to write home about so they decided to go back to some identification in line with the going IQ.

  • 9.BrumbyIV: Reply to this comment
    6 Feb 2006, 18:16 pm

    Brett Sheehan had the best thing on his back. BS, which in two words explains the whole saga.

Keo.co.za has always promoted uncensored views, but has never tolerated racist or crass outbursts. Come on guys and girls. If you can't moderate yourselves or each other then I am going to be forced to regulate the posts and enforce a registration process for comments. The choice is yours.

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