Life with the Exeter Chiefs has been a breath of fresh air for Thomas The Tank who is ensuring his club mates glean along both on and off the pitchVisit Exeter to talk about last Saturday’s stunning triumph over Clermont Auvergne and it soon becomes clear it was a substantial night off the pitch too. The Chiefs’ pre-Christmas party was almost as memorable,with an array of players dressed as elves, reindeer, or snowmen,gingerbread men and Father Christmases all hitting the town. Pride of place went to a seasonal turkey in full festive costume. Thomas Waldrom always delivers at this time of year.
While the west country’s carol singers already bear their favourite son – “Now-ell, Now-ell: Born is the king of Corn‑wa‑all!” – there is only one Thomas the Tank. The former England No8 has scored five tries in his last two games; barely a week now passes without an arm-pumping “Toot Toot!” celebration from one of rugby’s more idiosyncratic professionals. Even without the turkey outfit he bought online “I went for the fleecy version … there was an inflatable one but I didn’t deem I could trust the boys” – he spreads reliably happy tidings.
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Source: theguardian.com