Just don't mention the tour

Richard South (left), Ian Little (centre) and Don Sheridan stand guard on SH1. Picture / Mark Mitchell

WELLINGTON SUPPORTER

Name: Richard South
From: Taranaki originally, Foxton for three years.
Supports: Hurricanes, but Wellington on the day.
Favourite player: Jonny Wilkinson (just for the day, to see him have a run).
Hoping to see: "I was going to say Jonny scoring under the posts but that might get me tarred and feathered. It'd be good to see Tana have a good run". (Tana's not playing).

Q: Are you going to the game
A: "No, watching it on television."

Q: What will you do after the game.
A: As Foxton's community board spokesman, South has rallied the town's Home Guard to twist the arms of Lions fans as they head through the town. After the game, he suggests, they might like to come back to see New Zealand's only working windmill, the doll gallery, bird sanctuary and its long, flat beach - perfect in winter for British holidaymakers used to the sea off Blackpool.

And the score: Wellington 27, Lions 16.