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London Wasps Supporters Club are proud to have Fraser Waters as our President
Fraser succeeds Alex King in the role, and like Kingy before him, Fraser is a long time servant of Wasps. He is also celebrating his testimonial year in the 2007-08 season.
Fraser's testimonial events will raise money to support three very worthwhile charities - SPARKS, which aids medical research for childrens' illnesses, Sporting Chance Foundation which aims to improve the lives of under privileged children and Jersey Hospice care, a hospice in Jersey which provides free care to patients with cancer and motor neurone disease.
For a full run down on all the events in Fraser's testimonial year, visit his website, www.fraserwatersbenefityear.com
In addition, you can also support Fraser's testimonial year by purchasing a limited edition Fraser Waters Benefit Year T shirt. At £10 each, t-shirts are on sale at Adams Park before most home matches. Look out for our stalls near the Vere Suite or in the main marquee. Alternatively, send us an enquiry form, mentioning your interest in a t-shirt in the comments box.
Read on to find out more about you LWSC President, in our Supporters Q&A.
Q What is the best and worst thing about being a professional rugby player?
A The best thing is probably the highs we've had over the last few years, winning trophies. That's why you play ultimately. All those occasions at Twickenham. The worst thing is getting up at 7a.m. in winter when it's freezing cold and pouring with rain. That's pretty tough. But some of the perks are that I have plenty of time to play golf and I can also ring my friends at their offices at 10 a.m. on the way home from a team run, saying I'm just going home for the day!
Q a parallel universe, what would you be doing (sport not included)?
A If I could be anything in the world? I have zero musical talent but I'd love to be a rock star! I'm totally tone deaf though. When I was at school in Jersey, no-one wanted to be in the choir, it wasn't cool. I tried out at the auditions, but still didn't get in!
Q How did you get into rugby?
A was born in South Africa and lived there for 10 years - rugby is a kind of religion out there. I've lost my accent - I got teased about it and so lost it pretty quickly!
Q Who was your rugby hero when you were growing up and do you have one now?
A As I was growing up, Danie Gerber a South African centre was my hero. At that time, South Africa were not on the international stage. He was a sensational rugby player. Later in my career? I don't necessarily have a hero - I have a lot of respect for Martin Johnson. I like the way he gave everything for his club as well as his country. That was a big factor. We have a similar ethos here - international players have to come back and prove themselves. There are no stars here.
Q What has been your most memorable match playing for Wasps?
A The Munster game in the Heineken Cup. It's difficult to think of a bigger occasion. We were lining up to play Gloucester and knew if we won, we'd go to Lansdowne Road and there'd be an amazing atmosphere - the build up was massive before we got there and it didn't let us down on the occasion. The atmosphere was amazing, when you run out you're so focussed on the match usually but that was incredible. The hotel was only 400 yards away from the stadium but it took us ages to get there through all the Munster fans. It was an incredible day and so was the way we won it.
Q Who would you most like to be stuck in a lift with?
A I actually have been stuck in a lift. We were playing Stade Francais in France and after the game we went over to Richard Poole-Jones' flat - it was me, Lawrence, Josh and a French player, Fabrice Landrau. Four of us in a tiny lift and it got stuck. Fabrice was a hooker and Lawrence isn't small either, so we couldn't move! We were pressing the buzzer but no-one came. We were stuck in there for one and a half hours. Josh kicked the ceiling in so we could get some air. He was trying to be a hero and save us all!
I think I'd like to be stuck in a lift with Sarah Beeny, from Property Ladder. She's got some great tips for budding property developers!
Q Who would you least like to be stuck in a lift with?
A Michael Winner
Q In securing the role of Buttons in a fictitious Xmas production of Cinderella, who would you choose from the Wasps camp, past or present, to play the part of the Two Ugly Sisters?
A Trevor Leota would be good, not that he's ugly but he'd look great in a dress! I'd like to see Stuart Abbott up there too! He's the vainest person at the club - there are mirrors everywhere and he's always looking in them! It would be great for the sheer humiliation of putting him on stage with a dress on! He'd hate it.
