Depardieu turns into Shrek

[Burgs]

Depardieu turns into Shrek

By Jim Morton
July 01, 2007

AMAZING things must happen for Australia to beat the All Blacks. Even crazier things happen after they do.

In the Wallabies team hotel after last night's stunning 20-15 Tri-Nations upset, Gerard Depardieu turned into Shrek.

Australia attack coach Scott Johnson, who could easily be French actor Depardieu's body double, shaved off his signature long grey locks to honour a bet marking the occasion.

His new look has prompted a new nickname among the Wallabies . . . Shrek, Mike Myers's green, bald ogre with the wonky ears.

"I think that's a bit harsh but usually those blokes that make up those nicknames don't have mirrors in their homes," Johnson said.

"I'm just lucky that I'm blessed with a nice head."

It was the eccentric former Wales coach's first short haircut in 20 years and raised a couple of thousand dollars for charity.

Metrosexual full back Julian Huxley performed the deed with the clippers at Australia's post-match function.

"We've haven't beaten New Zealand in a long time (three years) and I haven't coached a team that's beaten New Zealand, we've gone close a few times," he said.

"I just put it to them (during preparations), if you win I'll cut my hair because it's always been a point of banter.

"That was the reality and we all threw $50 in and gave it to charity."

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[fulvio sammut]

I thought it was Joe Hockey who turned into/is Shrek?

[PerthGirl]

Just seen the new Scott Johnson on TV and I think it is an improvement on his old look

[Em-Forcer]

'Before' and 'After' shots, please?!

[Burgs]

BEFORE



AFTER

[Burgs]

Savage haircut!!!


ok ok, here you go Em

BEFORE



AFTER

[Em-Forcer]

Thanks Burgs!

Just seen the new Scott Johnson on TV and I think it is an improvement on his old look

Actually, that is a bit of an improvement!

[shasta]

Thanks Burgs!


Actually, that is a bit of an improvement!

You're right there Em.

Scott Johnson

Don't know whether you read TWF Scott, but they say you're a real thinker on the game so I'm tipping you do - for selection pointers.

Anyhows, the new look is a winner - you look like a Rugby coach now. Now next time you see the Australia A coach....................

[Burgs]

Could be a little bit of "separated at birth" action going on with Bronco's legend Shane Webcke as well!

[Burgs]

c/o Growdens last Ruck & Maul:

Knuckles' bum steer

The decision of Wallabies assistant coach Scott Johnson to get his head shaved after the New Zealand Test win reminds us of one of the smarter rev-ups that John Connolly tried during his long reign as Queensland coach. In 1997, Connolly promised his players that if they defeated NSW, he would have a tattoo of the Queensland Rugby Union emblem - with the koala in pride of place - needled onto his ample backside. It worked. They belted NSW in Sydney. No-one, however, has been able - or willing - to confirm whether Connolly kept his appointment with the tattooist.

[The InnFORCEr]

c/o Growdens last Ruck & Maul:

Knuckles' bum steer

The decision of Wallabies assistant coach Scott Johnson to get his head shaved after the New Zealand Test win reminds us of one of the smarter rev-ups that John Connolly tried during his long reign as Queensland coach. In 1997, Connolly promised his players that if they defeated NSW, he would have a tattoo of the Queensland Rugby Union emblem - with the koala in pride of place - needled onto his ample backside. It worked. They belted NSW in Sydney. No-one, however, has been able - or willing - to confirm whether Connolly kept his appointment with the tattooist.

He has a good mate somewhere on this site, maybe he could confirm or deny?