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The words Team NZ and/or Team Kiwi have been used by just about every loose knit group of proud NZers competing in any offshore sporting venture and one suspects that David John gained his inspiration from the Team NZ Americas Cup yachting syndicate where they did play on the support of the NZ Public at large as David took on Goliath in the shape of Dennis Connor and co and this was initially evidenced by the similarity of logos and design artwork.
Difference was that Team NZ had the backing of a couple of very wealthy backers until they were able to generate the support of sponsors and public where as DJ had the idea but no immediate funding and was paying last year’s bills with next year’s income.
The saga that has followed has earned him the disgust of just about all Kiwis as he has tarnished the symbols and virtues of all that we hold true in sporting endeavours. If he were to repeatedly publically wipe his backside on the baggy green cap of Australian cricket while standing on the green and gold flag of the boxing Kangaroo then I am sure all you Aussies would understand the depth of feeling about him on this side of the Tasman
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