Tani’s testimonial year, 2009/10
By Babs
August 10 2009
It’s a big year for Tani Fuga. He celebrated his 36th birthday on July 14th and starts his 10th year at Quins this summer. He is now our oldest player, (Bless!) but he can still give the new kids on the block a good run for their money.
Last night I got together with a couple of his ex-team mates who are also big Tani fans and Paul Volley, Simon Miall, Rory Jenkins (although not physically there) and I have agreed to run a testimonial benefit year to pay tribute to his outstanding contribution to rugby union, Quins and Samoa.
Mark’s old adage of “When in doubt, sign a Samoan” certainly paid off when he signed up this guy.
Over the last 10 years we have seen him grow in stature, strength and popularity.
(There’s only 1 “F” in Fuga!!)
Tani’s great ball busting runs (always makes me think of a runaway steam engine) are a favourite of all of us at The Stoop.
He is held in equally high regard by his team mates.
He is a guy with a great sense of style too.
Surely only Ugo comes close when it comes to “Mr Cool” dress sense!
Next time you see Tani in mufti, check out the shoes. I’m reliably informed he has as many pairs of shoes as most women and they’re really stylish!
As for the hair cut, he’s been a Quin through and through with his various styles.
(At least he escaped Simon Keogh with his razor!) (Sorry, Simon!!)
In the meantime we could do with some help.
Obviously keeping costs down is going to be of paramount importance and to this end, we would love to hear from anyone in the printing industry who could help us, along with a graphic designer and webmaster.
There will be an opportunity to help raise money for Tani at the pre-season friendly game against Connacht on Friday, so listen out for announcements on the day.
If you can offer any help or ideas you can contact me in person on Friday or next Tuesday or pm me via CAW.If you do not already have an account Click here to Register.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2009:10:23:18:08:35 by The Prof.
There is only one F in Fuga!
Although testimonials are set up to raise money, we believe that giving his fans the opportunity to show their apprecation for him is by far the most important aspect of this coming year.
I gave away 500 tickets to arriving fans and Tani drew the winning no after the game.
He presented the prize to the holder of ticket no 52 who was then photographed with Tani.
The winner will be collecting this signed, framed picture at the Tigers game on the 12th September.
Our next draw is on Saturday 29th August when the prize will be a signed Pirates shirt. On that occasion people will be allowed to make a small donation if they wish.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2009:08:16:06:38:48 by Babs.
"Last one in's an Offiziere. No offence Sir."
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Yes, it's Tani's official Testimonial Year. Babs is one of the Committee members.
Fair enough, I just couldn't see anything on the Official site. I figured if this was an official testimonial season the Club would have been advertising it by now, but I guess they have other matters on their collective mind right now!
"Last one in's an Offiziere. No offence Sir."
I must say, after Ugo wore those ridiculous white rimmed sunglasses to the Stoop toward the end of the season there's only one contender for "Daddy Cool" in the ground and that is Mr T Fuga!