The Chiefs' View of the Rugby World
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How well The Chiefs’ view of do you the Rugby know the World Cup RIchARD KAHUI Richard Kahui had a dream start and finish to the Rugby World Cup, scoring two tries each in his first two matches and finishing the tournament with a winner’s medal for bringing home the Webb Ellis trophy that is touring around the country in the NZRU Great Rugby Road Show. Chiefs? Kahui reflected on the win. “It was great to be a part of it and to be a regular starter was amazing. I definitely noticed that the intensity of the camp was up and the way the public got behind us was incredible. Match the Chief to the question “During the last 20 minutes, even though the French were attacking us, I always felt we were in control and I had belief in the team which gave me the confidence to think that we would hang on till the final whistle. take “When the final whistle blew it was just instant celebration; I was filled 1. Mother is a psychologist KANE THOMPSON with adrenalin. 2. Is a keen gardener AARON CRUDEN “It wasn’t till I got back to the hotel room later that night that I felt a true sense of relief and that a burden had been lifted.” 3. Was born with ginger hair CRAIG CLARKE 4. Worked in a tannery RICHARD KAHUI SONNY BILL WILLIAMS Like his team mate Richard Kahui, Sonny Bill Williams also crossed the 5. Always eats cereal after dinner BEN AFIAKI chalk four times for the All Blacks in their 2011 RWC-winning campaign. sides 6. Has twin sisters Williams said, “It was a real honour to wear the All Black jersey and ROBBIE ROBINSON represent my country. 7. Is a plumber ANDREW HORRELL “The level of support that the people of New Zealand gave us was 8. Was Chiefs Rookie of the Year in 2011 MICHAEL FITZGERALD just incredible. All over New Zealand, even in the most remote places, Get your supporters gear and get behind your you would see All Black flags on fences, trees, letterboxes and signs in 9. Dad has 14 brothers and sisters MARITINO NEMANI paddocks. It was awesome. team as the world’s best players take to the field. 10. Use to play league for Mangere East Hawkes ASAELI TIKOIROTUMA “When the final whistle went it was a surreal experience, the environment at Eden Park was unbelievable.” In 2012, Investec Super Rugby is supercharged. 11. Owns houses in Mexico and France TIM NANAE-WILLIAMS 12. Captained a team in the 2011 RWC JACKSON WILLISON AARON CRUDEN Aaron Cruden had dreamed of playing in a Rugby World Cup as a kid, so 13. Is studying a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies ALEX BRADLEY when he was called into the All Blacks camp his childhood dream was a 14. Use to play trombone SONA TAUMALOLO reality. Cruden recalls, “When I was called into camp it had a really good vibe in 15. Sister is engaged to team mate Craig Clarke SONNY-BILL WILLIAMS it. Everyone was really focused and it was awesome to be playing at home. 16. Was the NZ rugby Age Group Player of the Year in 2011 TANERAU LATIMER “Running onto the field for the first time I was filled with nerves and excitement, it is the highest level of footy you can play. all supercharged 17. Has got a new puppy BRENDON LEONARD “When I went down injured in the final, I heard a crack, I tried to get up 18. Father was an international soccer player FRITZ LEE and run it off but in my mind I knew I had to do what was best for the team adidas.co.nz/supersounds and that was let someone fit get on. 19. Was in a break dance group SHANE CLEAVER “The last 10 minutes was tough to watch. 20. Is the fastest nappy changer in the team BRODIE RETALLICK “When the final whistle went I was overwhelmed with a lot of emotion, hobbling around on my crutches! 21. Mum played rugby for Australia DEClan o’DONNELL “Soaking up the atmosphere at Eden Park after the win was incredible.” 22. Caught a 31kg kingfish ROMANA GRAHAM MAHONRI SchwALGER 23. Has played in both a RWC and a Junior World title-winning team MO SCHWALGER In his third RWC, Mo had the honour of captaining his Samoan side. When 24. Was the opening batter for U12 Northern Districts cricket team SCOTT WALDRON they left Samoa it took them four hours just to get to the airport, travelling around all the villages on their way as they were bid farewell. “The highlight 25. Has his family name tattooed down his ribs BEN TAMEIFUNA for me was playing at home in New Zealand and the superb support 26. Speaks fluent Maori TOBY SMITH from the people. The flags on the cars, houses, buildings and the paint everywhere were fantastic. It was definitely a very special experience.” 27. Is the tallest person in the team SAM CANE . 28. Is a keen surfer LIAM MESSAM KANE THOMPSON Kane played in his second RWC for Samoa. The lock said, “It was pretty 29. Has a son named after Bear Grylls TAWERA KERR-BARLOW special and being in New Zealand was just like being at home. It was great 30. Represented New Zealand at basketball LELIA MASAGA to play on the world stage in front of filled stadiums with plenty of crowd support. I really enjoyed it and there were plenty of positives. The Samoan 31. Won a Sir Edmund Hillary University Scholarship HIKA ELLIOT crowd was the biggest difference than the previous world cup I had played in; they were much more animated and passionate.” 31. 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. Toby Smith Toby Graham Romana Waldrom Scott Leonard Brendon Retallick Brodie Elliot Hika 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. Tim Nanai-Williams Tim Messam Liam Cruden Aaron Latimer Tanerau Tawera Kerr-Barlow Kerr-Barlow Tawera ARIZONA TAUMALOLO 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. Arizona Taumalolo Arizona Masaga Lelia Nemani Maritino Afeaki Ben Cane Sam Shane Cleaver Cleaver Shane Sona played for Tonga and said it was exciting to represent the country 14. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. Craig Clarke Clarke Craig Horrell Andrew Schwalger Mo Thompson Kane Ben Tameifuna Tameifuna Ben where he came from. “I was so proud, it was a humbling experience. The 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. Declan O’Donnell Declan Lee Fritz Bradley Alex Williams Bill Sonny Jackson Willison Willison Jackson support in New Zealand was amazing, as a Tongan player we felt like we 4. 3. 2. 1. : S R ANSWE Asaeli Tikoirotuma Tikoirotuma Asaeli Robinson Robbie Kahui Richard Micheal Fitzgerald Fitzgerald Micheal were at home.” © 2012 adidas AG. adidas, the 3-Bars logo and the 3-Stripes mark are registered trademarks of the adidas Group. 13 .