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Out of all the players on the Force only one was chosen for the official TWF banner. We used to see him every time that we visit the site, until Coach went and changed it on us. I'm honored to present Haig Sare.
Photo from rugbywa.com
Position: Center
Height: 6'0" 183cm
Weight: 198lbs 90kg
Age: 24
DOB: 03/25/1982
Haig went to the Shore School/College in Sydney.
He was an Aus Under 21 Rep in 2002.
Before joining the Force Haig played in France for Biarritz in 2005 where he was lucky enough to hang out with Tara Reid!
Interview in quicktime.
Gold appearances, he played in all three APC Comp fixtures (#15 v Reds, #12 v Brumbies, #14 v Waratahs)
South Africa Gold Tour (he played #12 in all three fixtures) and the APC pre season (#12 Samoa, #13 Toshiba, #13 & #15 in the two Yamaha matches)
Haig started '06 as Apprentice has been upgraded to Senior List '07
In '06 Haig had Ten S14 Caps (8 Start & 2 Bench, Debut R2 v Hurricanes) and one try v Waratahs Round 6. The only try of that match, see it HERE. That try was the first of what will be many against the Tahs. Before Haig retires he'll be known as the Tahs killer as we dominate them over the next decade.
What was his most famous moment of his rookie year? The Crusaders try, oh wait the non try try. Now I'm not one to complain about the refs but after studying the films of this play from several different camera angles in many differenet speeds I must ask: What the hell were those rat bastards looking at? It couldn't of been THIS! That was a pivotal moment in '06 season, it would have sent the young Force team to SA far more determined and confident instead of recording 1-1-1.
We probably will see a bit less of Haig this year with the recruitment of Giteau, Mitchell and Cross but I'm confident he will shine through if any injuries. Haig is certainly a long term prospect, we don't want him getting bored and itchy feet!
A special thanks Burgs for helping me in some of my research!