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"Ever been at a rugby match and not known what to yell out when? Here's the answer to your prayers: RUGBY SPEAK. A book you can pop in your pocket along with your hip flask and pull out should you feel the need to yell out appropriate abuse from the terraces. There aren't many rules when it comes to grammatically correct rugby terms but the following are paramount if you intend to sound at least a tad informed. The referee is always abbreviated to ""Ref."" If you were to politely say 'Oh, Referee,' you would probably be escorted from the ground. The personal pronoun ""him"" is always pronounced "" 'em"", as in Get 'em!' 'Smash 'em!' and 'Nail 'em!' Your team players are always called by their Christian or nick names, unless they are having a really bad game, when it is okay to use their surname. The opposition players are always called by their surname. Rugby Speak is chock-full of wry observations and hilarious sideline comments. Perfect for bluffers who want to appear educated, this will also be a great gift for the rugby fanatic."

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Justin Brown is a well known Auckland radio host. He is the author of four successful books.

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