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Sydney Convicts Rugby Club & Australian Wallabies, Sydney

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This just makes me very proud to be an Australian right now. Good on ya guys. You rock!

August 13, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterRobbo

I'm really impressed to see these guys getting behind this!!! well done guys :)

August 13, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterGlenn

From San Francisco we say WELL DONE !!!

August 19, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterBILL

From San Diego, ca ...

Nice going guys!!

After spending three weeks traveling through
your country several years ago with my
partner I can say that we were welcomed
where ever we visited. No worries!

Beautiful country.
Beautiful people.

August 19, 2020 | Unregistered Commenterglobetrotter

Ain't nothing more masculine than telling the truth. Well done gentlemen ! You make an Aussie lad proud to be part of a winning team.

Cheers from India... !

August 19, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMichael

From North Carolina (USA) - Well Done!!

August 20, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJay

Wow, I truly admire your atheletes COURAGE OF CONVICTION. Living in Philadelphia our big strong macho Eagles football team would never have the COURAGE to do such a thing. They are more concerned with supporting a CONVICTED animal abuser. Well done Australia. Once again by just simply doing the right thing you've put my "great nation" to shame. Larry

August 20, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterL.A. DeShane

From France,
These guys have balls...!

August 21, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJay

Awesome stuff! and congrats on making it to Perez Hilton!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterCath the kiwi

From Richmond VA (USA) You've just changed someone's life...good job guys! JT

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterJT

you guys are amazing! I wish more men had your attitudes

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commentersophia

Thats why the world loves Australia in a word: fair. Much Love form Mexico

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterWendy

from new york city: you guys are changing lives just by doing this. thank you.

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commenterjohnathan

Warms my heart!

Love from The US!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterLindsay :)

you guys are great!!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterCalifornian

As a former Lock, I am so proud! It should alway be "...how you play the game"
Well done indeed!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMark from USA

From Rhode Island, US: You guys are awesome!!! I wish American athletes would come out in support of the gay community as you have.

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterCassidy

So inspired/proud...GOOD ON YA!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterAmy

you guys give me faith in my fellow man. thank you, a thousand times thank you.

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commentershane

thank you guys... can i get your digits?

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commenteraustin texas usa

this is just the most amazing thing someone could do for equal rights!!
dont't let anybody give you a hard time about it !!
you are great!!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commentersandra germany

Greetings from Berlin, Germany: good move !!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMichael

amazing!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered Commenteradrianxx

From the Netherlands: I love you guys... you rock!

August 22, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterEmmy

From Amsterdam, The Netherlands/ Cincinnati Ohio

Thumbs up!

August 23, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterDutch

Good work lads!

August 23, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterMilo Ireland

Way to go guys! Wish Americans were as open minded!

August 23, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterBruce

Way to go! Love visiting your country. Will be back and hope to provide support your games and sport whereever I go!

August 23, 2020 | Unregistered Commenternature

Great job on the blog. It's a really good idea. :)

August 24, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterClaudio

From Mexico: Way to go gentlemen, your spirit is leading the way. Much thanks!

August 24, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterBen

Just so you guys know, though its great they support diversity and equality, it isn't surprising, coz they're actually a gay rugby team, not a mainstream team.

Still, good on them for supporting it.

August 24, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterTodd Hammond

Amazing! I've been seeing this all over the place....Towleroad.com , AfterElton.com , The Advocate, Perez Hilton....the fact that you all are able to get so many celebs to be a part of this campaign is PHENOMENAL! We live in a world where celebrity is so important (whether we like it or not).

August 24, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterRhea

Todd, the Sydney convicts are a 'gay' rugby team, but the Australian Wallabies are not. I think that it's their inclusion in this campaign that so many people are excited about.

August 24, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterRhea

Very well done, guys! See you at Bingham next year!

Copenhagen Scrum RFC

August 25, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterAndrea

greetings from erlangen, germany:

gentlemen, you all look beautiful on this picture. inside and out!

August 26, 2020 | Unregistered Commenterreddie

WELL DONE BOYS!!!!!

The Australian character is reflected in a simple but powerful expression that eludes to a deeper set of national values:

" FAIR GO MATE" - That it doesn't matter whether there are letters after or before your name, nor how much money you have in your bank account, nor the fact that you might drive a fancy car (or not). Its about the quality of the individual. A good work ethic? Respect and fair treatment of others? Giving everyone a chance? Pulling together when the need arises just to cite a few.

GOOD ON YA BOYS - TRUE AUSTRALIANS

October 11, 2020 | Unregistered CommenterThe Dark Budgie

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