Taranaki Taverners 2006 Team Photo

Shane 'the vet' Ryan - Tour number 7 or 8. Originally a Taverner of the Tanglin variety, he's now masquerading under the Taranaki banner. Severely disabled during last year's 6's, Shane has come back looking for ... well something. Or was it someone? He can't remember. As the only member of the group that has been to Taranaki - or even knows where it is - he's become the default tour organizer. Serves him bloody right.

Mark 'I'm a vet too' Curtis - Return of the Dummy. Older, wiser, larger, Mark returns to Chiangmai a changed man after last year's event. More bombastic than ever, Mark will undoubtedly be the star of the show. He told us so. A bowler of some skill, a batsman of some ability .... & the fieldsman from hell.

Damian 'the swearing dentist' Ryan - Tour virgin No. 1.  Damo is well known for his intolerance of all things dysfunctional - so he should have plenty to say about his fellow team members on this tour. Famous for sporting the whitest smile in the southern hemisphere, Damo will undoubtedly win a few hearts & be seriously led astray by the beauties of Chiangmai. Reckons he can bat a bit.

Craig 'Jenx' Jenkins- Tour virgin No. 2. Little can be said about Jenx that will not result in his immediate detention at any international border.

Brendan 'Bendy' Ryan - The third brother of the group & the only one with enough foresight to remain unemployable for life. Another tour newbie who will impress the girls if not the scorers. Possibly our strike bowler? Are we really that desperate?  Indeed we are.

Peter 'Cherookee' Tauro - The first person this decade to actually make some money in Iraq & get out alive, Pete has been temporarily released from his MI6 secondment for the duration of the tournament (we think). Infamous for horizontal starfish impressions whilst batting, Pete will probably cause more bother to the local tailors than to the opposition. Another Chiangmai 6's old hand.