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Tai McIsaac: Gentleman, Legend, Front row spearhead of the Western Force.
A veteran of eight Tests, the evergreen hooker is the only player to represent the Force in all 49 matches since its inception. His 50th will be this weekend against the Bulls in Pretoria.
A pin-point lineout thrower and solid scrummager, McIsaac came of age when he moved to Perth from Queensland in 2006, breaking into the Wallabies squad after starting the campaign behind Brendan Cannon on the reserves bench.
Since then ‘Taipan’ has owned the blue No.2 jersey and has used the 2009 Super 14 season to stake his claim for a recall to the national team. (He represented Australia A in last year’s Pacific Nations Cup after raising his half century of Super caps)
Unfortunately for Western Force and Australia, Tai is heading to Japan next year to take up a coaching position.
Can we send him a card?
In Tai we Trust
Exile
Port Macquarie
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place and I don’t care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard ya hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done! Now if you know what you’re worth then go out and get what you’re worth. But ya gotta be willing to take the hits, and not pointing fingers saying you ain’t where you wanna be because of him, or her, or anybody! Cowards do that and that ain’t you! You’re better than that!" - Rocky Balboa
maybe a fax over in SA?
"12 Years aSupporter" starring the #SeaOfBlue
hes done very well , almost broke the run last week, but ended up playing a blinder....
Congrats on the 50th Tai!
He is such a genuine guy. Very grateful fo all the support from fans. He was most humble and in a bit of disbelief to see we travelled over to watch the Tahs match. He's a true gentleman of the sport & I wish him every success in Japan. Hopefully he comes back and coaches our boys one day.
Wishing you a blinder of a 50th game, Tai!
Success is not final, failure is not fatal:
it is the courage to continue that counts.
- Winston Churchill
The type of player that team spirit and "esprite de corps" is built off.
We will remember him!
Hope you have a blinder Tai and enjoy however many matches you have left with us.![]()
"Bloody oath we did!"
Nathan Sharpe, Legend.
Go the Taipan! Happy FIFTIETH! - show the Bulls how its done.
Just bring the usual for your fiftieth Tai.
An awesome performance, pulling more than your weight and more than a little bit of flair!
Hope the boys can give you a big victory as a present!
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Have a great 50th!
An absoulte legend for the Force!
He's been a legend for us - have another fantastic game and show the bulls your renowned side step and you run in with a 30 metre 5 pointer!
Go for it Tai
show em watcha got Tai. we know you have it in you. you are a legend and all of us here know that with the right mindset you guys can beat the bulls & win the other games and make a semi final game and then the finals!!! GO TAI PAN!
Be There. Be Heard. Be The Force Behind The Force