I'm being asked to explain the five-o'clock shadow turned edge trimming to a facial garden increasingly found on my social media and, more recently this past weekend's press. Worry not. It won't last too long past Sunday, the 1st of November, when we all hope to be cheering on the All Blacks to victory during the final match of this year's Rugby World Cup.
In a sudden urge to be doing something more to support the All Blacks, I decided to see just how much facial hair I can grow over the six or so weeks spanning the Rugby World Cup. So, it will get worse before it gets better. But, never fear, all odd things must come to an end.
Over the last two weeks, many of us have had the privilege of witnessing the All Blacks win their first two matches at the Rugby World Cup. Some of us were able to watch the games live at our local pubs. And to great satisfaction, there have been no intoxication-related offenses reported as a result of the pub screenings.
Working as an MP, I absolutely have to keep track of the positive outcomes, to keep me going as a tireless advocate for the people. So, it is with great satisfaction that I reflect on my hard work both in the House and in Select Committee, in order to make the live pub viewings of this Rugby World Cup possible. And I trust that we will all continue to be on our best behaviour throughout the remainder of the World Cup...overgrown facial hair aside.
