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February 7, 2010

Posted on 02/07/2010

Tweet Treats - Volume V

The Hurricanes' Neemia Tialata courts controversy with his outfit for a trip to the Wellington 7s © Twitpic

It's been another busy week in the Twitter world what with the big Six Nations kick off, the impending Super 14 kicks off, George Smith's retirement from international rugby and Lee Byrne's successful appeal against a two-week ban. Here's our pick of the word on the web.

"Wellington def knows how to put it on when it comes to 7's weekend!!!http://twitpic.com/11s5nx awesme @NZI_Sevens"
Hurricanes prop Neemia Tialata enjoys a day at the Westpac Stadium - but his chosen fancy dress costume may land him in some trouble.

"On the way to the airport with "king of the gym" Ezra Taylor .. Not a fan of flying but couldn't be more happy to be getting on the plane :)"
The Reds' Quade Cooper is glad to get back to work and put his burglary controversy behind him.

"Sport is rarely a game of perfect, certainly not in your first match back together as a team since November."
Ireland captain Brian O'Driscoll reflects on his side's far from impressive Six Nations opener against Italy.

"Another one bites the dust. George Smith is an absolute legend!! He will carve up the S14 this year. Deserves every accolade he gets.."
Leicester's NRL-bound winger Lote Tuqiri pays tribute to his former Wallabies team-mate George Smith following his international retirement.

"Well,twitterers.You have spoken.I am buying this tom..Will take a pic of me walking through Cardiff with it on.Happy days:)"
Cardiff Blues' Gareth Thomas takes some sartorial advice from his followers. Click here to see his latest wardrobe addition.

"Great to see my roomie @jameshaskell dotting down!! Love the dodgy celebration too!!"
Stade Francais scrum-half Ollie Phillips is delighted his team-mate James Haskell got on the scoresheet for England at Twickenham.

"http://twitvid.com/89453 - On the plane back from rotorua.Skux and pow rapping."
The Hurricanes' Cory Jane catches his team-mates Ma'a Nonu and Piri Weepu rapping - talented bunch those Kiwis.

"Q.c Adam lewis blackstone chambers.what a legend and he is welsh!!!"
Wales and Ospreys fullback Lee Byrne pays tribute to his legal team for getting his two-week ban lifted.

"Last day of training this week. Then of to go and have a look at a few Buffalo farms. I will post some pics."
South Africa and Bulls lock Victor Matfield shuns the golf course for buffalo farms?

"Just managed to get katherine jenkins, whose in the room, to sing!! Amazing!!! What a voice! Thank you! http://twitpic.com/11p512"
England legend Lawrence Dallaglio Tweets during his day out at Twickenham.

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