ell, what a busy year it is turning out to be. Since W the last Banter, we entered a team in the Pattaya 10’s and nearly took first prize. Unfortunately the youth- ful Southerners took it away. Then came the Phuket 10’s. This year I was part of the touring party and I can vouch for those who said it was a great tour. There are some photos on the ensuing pages which give you an insight into how we won the Plate and how as a bunch of “Convicts” impressed the locals as well as visitors. Next, came the visit of Jonah Lomu and Steve Thomp- son to Bangkok. They put in a lot of time at Pattana on the Saturday coaching the kids and then attended a Charity dinner in the evening. It was a great few days while they were here with lots of photo opportunities. Bangers rugby shirts were given to them which they both immediately wore. The evening also inspired some unusual behaviour and the subject of a new t-shirt. Then the annual Bangers Golf Day. Very well organ- ised. It was a great day even if I only made 9 holes be- fore collapsing (it was the heat). Foxy (Soi Dog) made the prize giving more interesting than usual, by award- The biggest issue of the Banter sofar. So much to in- ing prizTes and then quickly taking them back!!. It was clude this quarter.. Paul Hollings has taken the reins great fun and thanks to the organisers and sponsors. as club captain. Best of luck Paul. Club entered the Finally, the “OUTTA HERE” farewell party for the de- Bangers in the annual Chris Kay’s Pattaya 10’s. This parting Bangers, again superbly organised and a great turn out (photos next Banter). The Bangers and the Li- was not a vets rugby competition. Most of Tom’s ons make a great team. Catering was courtesy of players were the wrong side of thirty five however, Grande Sheraton Sukhumvit under the watchful eye of they accepted the challenge played and nearly pulled Douggie. A big thanks also to the chief cook from Wall it off. Pipped in the final. It was anyone’s game at Street. It was a really an enjoyable family day and dem- halftime. Body on the line stuff. The Phuket 10’s gets onstrated what the Banger’s RC is all about - Fun Friendship and Fraternity. better every year. Unfortunately we missed out on the You will see in this Banter, advertising banners for the grand prize in the vintage division but never the less inaugural Bangers and Lions Ball (Debutantes and Di- came away with some silverware, However, lost the nosaurs). Please give it your full support; proceeds will Weasel Cup over a beer !!!!. Jonah Lomu in town for be shared by both clubs to further youth Rugby in Thai- the Bangkok Lions fund raising dinner. Great to see land. the big man LIVE. Getting him into a Banger jumper One important decision we have to make shortly. We was a coup now all we need now is to lure out for will be asking you, your preference, regarding next year’s club tour. Do we go to the Vintage Rugby in training on a Sunday!!!!. Coming up is the Bangers Christchurch New Zealand, and/or The Golden Oldies in Golf Day and farewell party for departing Bangers. If Edinburgh Scotland.? you have any comment to make regarding the Ban- We have a great club with great people, members and ter, email me at [email protected]. Remember friends let’s keep it that way. most of the stories come from members. So if I tap Your's in Rugby you on the shoulder………. Mike Andrew
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