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Jack Burgess (Tour Captain) 
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Memory My lasting memories will be the opening of the Sangam match in Fiji and the pride I felt at being there. Also standing with Pets in the middle at the end of my final school game was pretty special. The entire 3 weeks has been unreal and going unbeaten was incredible. I would like to thank the staff for all the opportunities you've given us and to say what an honour it's been to lead all the boys on tour. Quote "It doesn't really matter, I'm an Oxley College hero." |
Matthew Anderson
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Memory I've had a great time on tour. Experiencing different cultures whilst billeting. Also enjoyed riding a jet ski. I really liked playing in the matches. Quote "I don't pull faces, I just express myself using my face." |
Joe Baldwin
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Memory From when we arrived at each airport to the point we left has been an amazing experience. My fondest memory is our day trip to Beachcomber Island and the volleyball games. Quote "Thanks for a tour not only with the school team, but also, now my friends. From your friendly neighbourhood spider-Joe." |
Leo Bellis-Jones
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Memory My favourite memories are of staying with a Fijian family, watching their Hacka, and the team building on Beachcomber Island. The experience of playing in three new countries has been amazing. Quote "This tour has been a great experience and staying with families in Australia and Fiji is one I will never forget." |
Chris Brown
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Memory The last victory in Fiji was an awesome moment, it really topped the tour off. It has been a great 3 weeks and to win all 6 matches made it even better. It's hard to choose one moment, but thanks to Mr Hill and Mr Edwards for leading us on a quality tour. Quote "I need a toilet." |
Alex Coombes
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Memory The team bonding on islands such as Fitzroy and Beachcomber. White water rafting is awesome! Quote "This tour has been an incredible experience and shall never be forgotten by me." |
Dan Crawley
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Memory Being involved with a range of different lifestyles in 3 completely different countries. Billeting in Fiji was by far the most amazing and eye-opening experience ever. Nothing is greater than winning 6 tough rugby games with a great bunch of mates. Quote "Couldn't ask for a better way to end my John Hampden rubgby career! Massive group of mates, two top-class coaches, great photographer and Elli. Thanks for everyone for the past 3 weeks." |
Stephen Crotty
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Memory Obviously, my favourite memory is playing rugby and winning 6 times. All of the families I stayed with were very kind and welcoming. Dancing infront of an entire Fijian school was also very special. Quote "I am a bear of very little brain!" |
Sheridan Davies
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Memory This tour has simply been one of the most enjoyable times of my life. The variety and hospitality of the people I've met and stayed with has been fantastic. The level of rugby has been amazing and I have grown closer to my team mates. Quote "The hospitality of the people I stayed with in Australia and Fiji was an experience I will remember all my life." |
Ben Dobbs
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Memory The whole tour has been brill and will never be forgotten. The activites have been quality and exhausting. Although I didn't have the pleasure of playing rugby, it has been an awesome tour and I look forward to the next two seasons. Quote "Next tour longer!" |
Richard Frost
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Memory My favourite memory was sunbathing and relaxing on Beachcomber Island and Fitzroy Island. Also the final whistle against Moutain Creek and Oxley College. Quote "The experiences we have gone through as a tean abd friends will live with us forever. Going 6 from 6 sets us up well for next year and I will see many teams handling our style of rugby." |
Adam Gillett
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Memory Billeting with people from the other countries, particularly Fiji. Some of the other best memories are surfing on the Gold Coast and white water rafting on the Barron River. Also beating six teams on tour. Quote "Thanks to this tour, I have now discovered that I have a speech impediment. Wawwies!!" |
Max Harger
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Memory My favourite memories were probably seeing Sangam College's Fijian Hacka. Headbutting Jack on the news on television was also a good memory, and Mr Hill dancing with the Fijian teacher. Captaining for the last Aussie Vs. England rugby match - very proud. Quote "I can fly!!!" ("I'm not a long haired, left-wing, greenie yahoo!") |
Dan Lake
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Memory It's been a great experience in all the different countries, and playing against the different nationalities. My favourite memory on tour was relaxing on Beachcomber Island with the touch rugby, volleyball and minigolf. Quote "Action packed tour, with no sleep, but all worth it!" |
Dan Levy
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Memory Winning every game on tour is something I never imagined would happen. I feel immensly proud, especially as I captained the team on one of those victories. Events that occured off the pitch made the tour perfect with classic comedy moments from Smithy, Heed and Hilly - the perfect mixture for making this tour the highlight of my life so far. Quote "Sshhh!" |
Ian McKee
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Memory My favourite memories are of playing rugby in three new countries and winning! The Fiji game was special as it was my last game for JHGS. Beating Coombes at golf was also special (with Smithy!), aswell as staying with different families in Australia and Fiji, experiencing different cultures to my own. Quote "Great games of rugby, great experience, great friends - won't forget it!" |
Chris Miller
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Memory I have few words to describe how amazing this tour has been, from start to finish, non-stop fun! I was nervous about being billeted, but once with the families, that changed quickly. To be honest, I have made some great friends who I'm sure I'll stay in contact for a long time to come. It's a shame it has to end. Quote "I wore factor 35 sun cream and a t-shirt,Why did I get burnt!" |
Charlie Murrell
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Memory The many team bonding sessions we had on various islands, for example, Beachcomber Island. The final whistle against Mountain Creek and Sangam were also great memories; also Darren's 'ability' to talk to Singaporian women. Quote "This has been in my eyes, the most important 3 weeks of my rugby experience because it has shown me my strengths and weaknesses, and, also bought me even closer to my fellow players." |
Sam Pettyfer
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Memory Singapore: The cape is not a nice thing, mixed with the humidity of an incredibly heat retaining object. 'Not many fitties' Oz: Love it. Down under, great people and awesome weather. Surfing and rafting was just too good. Such a thrill. Fiji: Kava is rank, Hilly is not is not Wilko's coach but Kava is still disguisting. Nice tents on stilts, experience of life time. Quote "I am special, but this tour has been a special few weeks with a great team of awesome coaches. Thank you all." |
Jonny Rees
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Memory My best memories, beside the activites have been playing 6 great matches, all with great atmospheres. My favourite match, the best atmosphere, was against Oxley College. Great team, great friends made and a great party to finish it off! Quote "What more can you say - a fantastic packed schedule for every day, great billets, quality matches, awesome bunch of lads topped off with two of the best coaches. Thanks to everyone involved - I love you all!" |
Sam Reed
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Memory Best moment of tour - the first try against Mountain Creek, the moment victory was in sight. Outside rugby, white water rafting - amazing fun, and last night in Sydney, meal with Smithy, Gumbie, Wardy and Wolfy.... awesome! Quote "... it's for my heed." |
George Ridley
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Memory Canoeing off Fitzroy Island, White water rafting, the Fijian Hacka before the last game and Crotty and Hilly dancing with the Fijian teacher. Hi!. Quote "I've had a great three weeks, and Hilly, if I find the golden rivet, I'll let you know. I need a toilet." |
Darren Smith
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Memory When the final whistle blew against Sangam College and capping off an undefeated tour, creating a sense of pride that I was privelged enough to lead the side in the final match, to have fought very hard - a well deserved win. Quote "We all know the Smithy way is the best way. Hi! Flex! See you later!" |
James Ward
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Memory The whole tour has been amazing and there hasn't been one part of it that I haven't enjoyed. I will always remember staying in Fiji with my billet. Hi! Quote "I probably will never experience something like this again in my life. Thank you to Mr Hill and Mr Edwards for making it happen." |
Tom Whittle
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Memory Oxley College match day. I was proud to be selected as captain and felt we won well. The hospitality shown by my billet, even after the game was something I'll never forget. Quote "1. Next time ask for my shower gel. 2. I'm not a splinter!" |
Julian Wolfe
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Memory My best memory is the victory over Mountain Creek, our 1st match in Australia. The whole team played with heart and the fitness pulled us right through until the end. Quote "It has been great to have been able to view the world and the tour through two different angles." |