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Written
by Dallen "Paki" Stanford |
OXY TIGERS 6 vs Santa Barbara 21
February 26 2005
“Don’t call me Warmback”
– Hilton Warmback.
NOAH finally arrived – and with it came
the Tigers first match in over a month. The off season helping
the opposition more than it did us. Which sounded much like
the referee. Basically she was about as useful as a car
without wheels, seats and an engine…
This said the Tigers couldn’t hit water
if they fell out a boat.
But positives.
In the pack: CJ – modeling his hairstyle on Ireland’s
hooker – scrummed well and is learning technique quickly;
Tazz might have forgotten what a lineout looks like but
remembered to bring the yellow golf ball to the afterparty;
Klein Schalk (Andre) made a solid debut – and will
pose selection problems (for the backline); Molfeta –
who almost popped during his half time talk – led
by example in the rucks with superb aggression; JW carried
the ball up very well and threatened on attack; The loose
trio of Meat, Thys, Moi and Scud had a quieter match than
normal – but that’s because they’re rated
the best in their position in the league.
The backlines only positive was the goal kicking
of fullback Theo Wilkinson. That and Frank the Tank may
have lost 2lbs. The latter may however only be a rumour.
Highlight-of-the-Day occurred behind the Tigers
poles waiting for a Santa Barbara conversion. The Pakistani
looks at the referee and turns to his team and says “Remember
guys – she ABSOLUTELY loves the cock…”
The Tsunami match turned out to be a real bolter. Pat Guthrie
led a talented team that played Barbarian rugby right from
the start. The backline – for example – fielded
Chris, Theo, Worm, Schalk (centre), Slinker, Thys (wing),
Paddles and the Paki. The much talked about Cryopractor
Award for biggest-hit-of-the-day went to animal Codi Banks
who folded an opposition player like a deck chair. Sensational.
Jake ‘catch me if you can’ Slinker ran in a
superb 40 metre score to clinch the match for Tsunami in
the dying seconds. You little beautiiiiii. Ovvvvvvaaa.
POST MATCH
GET OUT THE ROAD. HIER KOM ‘N DING!!
The city of Santa Barbara was on fire as the
Tigers paraded the streets in search for the bonus point.
Sharkeeez was superb – seeing the return of the much
feared yellow golf ball. Card games, 3-man, and grenade
diving all took place.
DO – who actually arrived on Saturday at the match
– pulled out his Gatorade bottle of Captain and the
party began. It was CARNAGE. Wish I was there.
Highlights included another extremely successful
evening for Hilton Warmback’s anti-drinking campaign
– and Brad Speers mentioning he has a small crush
on the team physio…
[a late edition] – here is an
email that appeared this morning (2/28/05)that appears to
be about Schalk ‘Andre’ Burger: Hello, thank
you so much for your time, my name is Kristin Rocha, and
I have a huge favor to ask of you. I am trying to figure
out where a pro (I think pro!!) rugby match would be held
in San Diego this weekend. The reason is that I was in Santa
Barbara this past weekend, and I met someone named Andre,
all that I know at this point is that he plays rugby, is
from South Africa, and he was in Santa Barbara with his
rugby team because they had played somewhere up near there
this past weekend. We were separated suddenly with out being
able to exchange numbers, and I would do anything to be
able to get in contact with him. Is there any way that you
can help me out? Or maybe give me the name and number of
someone who might know where rugby is held in San Diego?
Thank you again VERY much, this means a lot to me! thanks
again Kristin Rocha 760 505 ####”
