FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hayman’s Beard
19 July 2007
Hayman’s Beard Calls For Kiwis To Grow Beards
Hayman's Beard, the group calling on All Black prop Carl Hayman to grow back his beard, have now made a call for
national unity, urging all kiwis to grow beards between now and the World Cup to show their support for the All Blacks.
A poll on their blog indicates that 92% of voters agree that Hayman’s Beard is crucial to the success of the All Blacks
at the Rugby World Cup in France later this year.
Along with their continuing quest to “Bring Back The Beard”, the group is now urging all Kiwis to grow their own beards
as a sign of support for the All Blacks.
"Whilst our main focus is of course on the return of The Beard of Hayman, we also feel that the time is right to begin a
national campaign to support the team as they head towards the World Cup" said a Hayman's Beard spokesperson.
"We are calling on all New Zealanders to abstain from shaving from now until the end of the All Blacks World Cup
campaign, which we of course hope will end with victory in the final on October 20th"
The group has gained support from thousands of New Zealanders since starting their blog, stating “The simple fact is
that if the All Blacks are to win the World Cup this year, they're going to need every advantage they can get. And that
includes Hayman's Beard.”
They expect New Zealanders to embrace their campaign.
"Look at the Red Socks campaign during the Americas Cup. New Zealanders are incredibly passionate about their sporting
teams, and we're sure that this will be no different. With the Rugby World Cup only weeks away, it is essential that
Kiwis everywhere throw down their razors and present a united, hairy front to the world”
Kiwis are urged to Bring Back The Beard at http://haymansbeard.blogspot.com
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