Archive for Look-a-likes

[Look-a-likes] Cornal Hendricks and Gary Coleman … and Mr T

South Africa’s Cornal Hendricks looks a bit like the star of 80s sitcom, Different Strokes.

[Look-a-likes] Josh Hartnett and Jason Woodward (Wellington)

When he came into the New Zealand NPC scene this year Wellington’s Jason Woodward reminded me of a young Josh Hartnett.

[Look-a-likes] Mike Coman and James King

The Hawkes Bay number 8 and North Harbour’s main lineout jumper bear a strong resemblance

[Look-a-likes] Tom Carter look-a-like options

In an Australian rugby blog Warratahs centre Tom Carter was compared to Eddie Munster but we think that’s a bit harsh. There’s way more of a front man in Carter’s look. First, there’s Justin Bieber (thanx Sumo Stevenson from Sky NZ). Then the portrait on the Warratahs’ website makes him look way more The Social ...

[Look-a-likes] borrowed from Leicester Tigers forum

I’m not usually one for picking on front-rowers …

[Look-a-likes] Jamie Rednapp and Danny Cipriani

For the record, I rate Cipriani’s rugby abilities. The trip to Australia for the 2011 Super Rugby season was a smart move. Get away from the English press Experience the slightly higher-paced style Get used to New Zealand conditions Gain a feel for southern hemisphere refereeing interpretations (if that’s possible) Time down under has given the ...

Andrew Hore (Hurricanes) and Gimli (Lord of the Rings)

Beard, head gear, fearless, nuggety …

[Sound-a-Like] Chris Lowrey (Blues) and Mike Lowrey (Bad Boy)

[Look-a-likes] Roberto Martinez and Sherwin Stowers

The Wigan manager is older than the young Blues winger but there are strong similarities.

[Look-a-likes] Jason Hona and Shane Austin – dead ringers?

Not only do the two players look alike, they have a few other things in common … Both played Super Rugby (Hona for the Chiefs, Austin for the Hurricanes) Both play on the wing Both played Sevens for New Zealand