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Chiefs cult hero Stephen Donald defends his 'Peaky Blinder' haircut
By Online Editors
Stephen Donald has issued a warning to fans after a personal style change caught the eye.
“Be careful what you ask for at the barber,” Donald said after his fresh look stole headlines during the Chiefs' opening round loss at the hands of the Highlanders.
Donald joined the squad earlier in the week after the Chiefs were without four of their five-eighths - Damian McKenzie (ankle), Jack Debreczeni (abdominal strain), Tiaan Falcon (achilles) and Marty McKenzie (hip) - and donned the No 22 shirt with Orbyn Leger taking the reins at 10.
Of his haircut, Donald told media after the match “I got a recommendation about the barber to go into and unfortunately now it looks like I’m a Peaky Blinder, the boys have quite enjoyed that when I unveiled it today.”
“I actually went in there trying to look a little younger and lessen the greys, but I came out looking like, as I say, a member of the Peaky Blinders, which I’m not sure if that’s the look I’m going for.”
“I was just trying to keep up with the young kids these days, got to be careful what you ask for at the barber.”
35-year-old Donald added that he was ecstatic to rejoin the Chiefs. Donald last played for the club in 2017 after spending the last two seasons in Japan.
“Very unexpected, bit stiff, only coming in on Monday not ideal preparation for a Super season,” he said.
“Great to be back here, obviously hell of a shock to the system considering where my headspace was two weeks ago, it certainly wasn’t about round one.”
The Chiefs now head to Canberra to take on the Brumbies in round two who will also be looking to bounce back after a close loss.
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The New Zealand performance in the return fixture in 2016 was filthy. A lot of Irish supporters were pretty shocked by it, viewed it as de facto cheating just to avoid another defeat.
Also shocked by the abuse to Ireland, captain, vice-captain and spectators after the full time whistle in Paris defeat, last match.
Sledging is sledging, but that happens during the game and targetting spectators should be completely out of bounds.
The Irish public used to enjoy these matches, even in defeat. Now they are necessary but unpleasant, because NZ apparently cannot accept or respect successful challengers.
Go to commentsThanks for the analysis Nick, thought provoking as usual. Couple of queries though, in the pic where you've circled Williams bind , I'm pretty sure it shows Stuart's knee on the ground, surely that's a NZ penalty? Also having had the chance to watch it again the All Black scrum seeems to improve after halftime, but before either England or the All Blacks replace their props. Not sure if that was the result of Tuipolutu coming on or some halftime tips. Either way this is only Williams second international season, so he'll be better for the experience.
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