They came, they were seen – everywhere – and they conquered, and the NSW Waratahs completed their visit with a Super trial win over Samoa last night.
The sellout crowd got rained on but nothing could wash off the excitement and gloss of having two glamour sides in Tamworth.
It’s been a week of off-field social shenanigans – of the most well-mannered and respectable type – and a creditable show of sporting skills in training and on-field play.
The festival of footy for Tamworth has been a pre-season Super 15 trial, but the event has scored huge wins in a test for sporting event excellence for the city.
It has attracted big crowds and a huge endorsement from juniors, seniors, player executives and even those who don’t know their Paddy Ryans from their Rocky Elsoms.
The players have been seen out and about all over the city this week.
Last night, the score was 83-5, but few cared. It was the game that was the winner. And Tamworth.
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