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The '''Tasman Rugby Union''' is New Zealand's newest provincial union. It came about with the amalgamation of the existing [[Marlborough Rugby Union|Marlborough]] and [[Nelson Bays Rugby Union|Nelson Bays]]. Nelson Bays, in turn, came about with the amalgamation of [[Nelson Rugby Union|Nelson]] and [[Golden Bay-Motueka Rugby Union]]s in 1967.


==Representative Rugby==
Sir '''Harry James Veitch''' (24 June 1840 - 6 July 1924) was an eminent English [[horticulturist]] in the nineteenth century, who was the head of the family nursery business, [[Veitch Nurseries|James Veitch & Sons]], based in [[Chelsea]], [[London]]. He was instrumental in establishing the [[Chelsea Flower Show]], which led to him being knighted for services to horticulture.
The team is known as the '''Tasman Makos'''. Home Grounds are [[Lansdowne Park, Blenheim]] and [[Trafalgar Park, Nelson|Trafalgar Park]], [[Nelson, New Zealand|Nelson]].


The Southland Building Society (SBS) is the union's principal sponsor. Apparel is supplied by Reebok. Golden Edge, Shooters, ITM [[Speight's]] and Firepower are the other brand sponsors.
==Education and early life==
Harry was the second son of [[James Veitch, Jr.|James Veitch]] and his wife Harriott (née Gould) and was born at [[Exeter]], England. Like many notable horticulturists, he was of Scottish descent, his great-grandfather, [[John Veitch (horticulturist)|John Veitch]] having crossed into England toward the close of the eighteenth century to take up the offices of steward and bailiff to [[Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 7th Baronet|Sir Thomas Acland]] at [[Killerton]], Devon. Harry was educated at the [[Exeter Grammar School]] and at [[Altona, Hamburg]], Germany. Afterward he attended the course of botanical lectures given by Dr. [[John Lindley]] at the [[University College, London]], where he learnt the management of the seed business. Shortly afterwards, he joined the staff of the French nursery firm, [[Vilmorin-Andrieux & Co.]], Paris, where he managed the seed department.


==Tasman in Super Rugby==
==Veitch Nurseries==
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At the age of eighteen, he returned to England to help his father in the management of the [[Kings Road]], [[Chelsea]] nurseries, which had been acquired five years previously from [[Joseph Knight (gardener)|Messrs. Knight and Perry]]. His industry and business sense rapidly became apparent, and the firm of [[James Veitch & Sons]] soon enjoyed the reputation of being the foremost nursery business in the world.
Players from Tasman are also available for selection to the [[Super 14]] franchise [[Crusaders (rugby)|Crusaders]].


On [[7 June]] [[2006]], Tasman Rugby Union announced that [[All Black]] {{Lock}}, [[Chris Jack]] had signed a two year contract with Tasman which starts in 2006.
In 1863, the original [[Exeter]] branch of the family business and that in Chelsea were separated, with Harry's uncle, [[Robert Veitch|Robert]], taking over the Exeter firm which became [[Robert Veitch & Sons]]. The London branch took the name [[James Veitch & Sons]] under Harry's father, [[James Veitch, Jr.|James]]. James died in September 1869, by when the business was under the management of his eldest son, [[John Gould Veitch|John]], who only survived his father by a few months, dying in August 1870 of [[tuberculosis]] at the age of 31. Harry, assisted by his younger brother [[Arthur Veitch|Arthur]], then took control of the business of James Veitch & Sons.


Since then Tasman has signed 3 more present and former All Blacks- Caleb Ralph, Ali Williams and Brad Thorne.
Harry's responsibility, energy, enthusiasm, and keenness in business surprised even those who knew him best. He expanded the business, establising nurseries at [[Coombe Wood]] (trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants), [[Feltham]] (garden plants, florists' flowers, and seed production) and [[Langley]] (tree and bush fruits and, later, orchids). With Harry in control, the firm entered into the most prosperous period of its history.


As well as this many Makos players have earned spots in various Super 14 Squads through their performance in the Air New Zealand Cup. Tasman can currently boast 10 Makos players involved in Super Rugby Squads including the Crusaders, Chiefs and Cheetahs.
During Harry's period at the head of the the Chelsea business, James Veitch & Sons sent numerous plant collectors across the world to search for new species. Among their collectors during this period were [[J. Henry Chesterton]] (1870 - 1878), [[Gustave Wallis]] (1872 - 1874), [[Guillermo Kalbreyer]] (1876 - 1881), [[Frederick William Burbidge]] (1877 - 1878), [[Charles Maries]] (1877 - 1879), [[Charles Curtis (botanist)|Charles Curtis]] (1878 - 1884) and [[David Burke (botanist)|David Burke]] (1881 - 1897). In addition to developing many fine hybrids of ''[[Begonia]]'', ''[[Streptocarpus]]'', ''[[Hippeastrum]]'', ''[[Nepenthes]]'', and other genera, the firm had the distinction of raising the first hybrid [[orchid]], ''[[Calanthe]] × dominii'', hybridized and grown by their foreman, [[John Dominy]].


==Ranfurly Shield==
In 1898 the firm of [[James Veitch & Sons]] was formed into a limited company, of which Harry's nephew, [[James Herbert Veitch]] became managing director. One of the first steps taken by the new company, in accordance with the firm’s earlier practice, was to send out [[Ernest Henry Wilson]] to China and Tibet to collect plants.
Tasman has not held the [[Ranfurly Shield]] but Marlborough held the shield for 6 challenges in 1973.


==History==
However, the business proved too much for James, who suffered a [[nervous breakdown]]. He became withdrawn and eccentric, offended customers, and business began to decline. After his death in 1907 at only 39 years of age, his brother [[John Veitch (footballer)|John]], a former [[England national football team|England]] international footballer, succeeded to the Chelsea business. He also did not have the ability to run the business successfully, and Harry Veitch returned to take over control and put the business back on track. Following John's death in October 1914 at the age of 45, and the expiry of the lease on the land at Coombe Wood, Sir Harry (who had been knighted in 1912) closed the business, there being no successor in the family. Rather than risk losing the recognized reputation which the firm had acquired, Harry disposed of the nursery and sold the land for redevelopment. The [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]] acquired some of Veitch's rare trees and shrubs.
When the [[New Zealand Rugby Union]] (NZRU) reviewed the domestic competitions, a new 14 team premier division of competition was created, as the Air New Zealand Cup, taking the place of the [[National Provincial Championship]] (NPC).


The restructured domestic competition opened the door for the Nelson Bays and Marlborough Rugby Unions to form a relationship, forming one organisation in an attempt to be awarded a position in the new competition. The Makos brand was created.
==Public service and the Chelsea Flower Show==
For over thirty after 1870, Veitch was a constant visitor at continental horticultural gatherings. As early as 1869, together with Sir [[Joseph Dalton Hooker|Joseph Hooker]] (director of the [[Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew]]), he was among those present at the first international exhibition in Russia, which was held at [[St. Petersburg]].


A Tasman XV played Canada 'A' on [[April 26]] in 2006 at Trafalgar Park. The Tasman side won by 40 points, the final score being 48 points to eight. The Makos were grouped in Pool A of the [[2006 Air New Zealand Cup]].
For nearly twenty-five years, Veitch was chairman of the Gardener's Royal Benevolent Institution, ably conducting its affairs and contributing generously to its funds. He also supported the Royal Gardener's Orphan Fund and the United Horticultural Benefit Club for many years and additionally served as a member of the Board of Directors of the British Orphan Schools and on the committee of St. Anne's and of the City of London Missions. To all these organizations he gave his patronage freely and his financial assistance liberally.


In their first ever match in the Air New Zealand Cup, the Makos earned a bonus point in a loss to the [[North Harbour Rugby Union|North Harbour]] team, losing 33 points to 27. They were defeated by [[Auckland Rugby Football Union|Auckland]] the following week by 40 points. However, the Makos won their first match, defeating [[Manawatu Rugby Union|Manawatu]] in round three.
In 1866, the ''"Great International Horticultural Exhibition"'' was held in London; Veitch became a member of the executive committee of 21 members and served on many of the sub-committees. With the proceeds from the exhibition, the [[Lindley Library]] was purchased and vested in the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]. Veitch was intimately associated with this organization for many years and helped establish its popularity thereafter.


Tasman's 2006 Season
An annual flower show had first been held in 1862, named the ''"[[Royal Horticultural Society]]’s Great Spring Show"''. Its venue was the R.H.S. garden in [[Kensington]]. When that garden was closed in 1888, the show was moved to the gardens of the [[Inner Temple]] near the [[Victoria Embankment]]. In 1912, the Temple Show was cancelled. However, Sir Harry Veitch brought this event back by securing the grounds of the [[Royal Hospital, Chelsea]] for a one-off event, the ''"Second Great International Horticultural Exhibition"''. The show was a success and the Great Spring Show was moved there in 1913, where it became the venue of today’s annual [[Chelsea Flower Show]].<ref>[http://www.flower-festival.net/tag/sir-harry-veitch/]</ref>


Tasman v North Harbour at Blenheim Lost 33-27,
In 1918, Sir Harry Veitch became Treasurer of the Royal Horticultural Society for one year, having been a member of its Council since 1887 and Chairman of the Orchid Committee for many years.
Tasman v Auckland at Auckland Lost 46-6,
Tasman v Manawatu at Blenheim Won 43-0,
Tasman v Taranaki at New Plymouth Lost 22-15,
Tasman v Bay of Plenty at Blenheim Lost 23-17,
Tasman v Wellington at Wellington Lost 39-25,
Tasman v Southland at Invercargill Lost 23-14,
Tasman v Northland at Blenheim Won 56-15,
Tasman v Taranaki at New Plymouth Lost 42-17


===Air New Zealand Cup placings===
==Gardens==
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In 1902, Veitch laid out the [[Ascott House#Gardens|gardens at Ascott House]] near [[Wing, Buckinghamshire]] for [[Leopold de Rothschild]] and his wife.
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! Year !! Played !! Win !! Draw !! Loss !! PF !! PA !! Diff !! BP !! Points !! Place !!
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|3|| 1 || 0 || 2 || 87 || 80 || +7 || 1 || 5 || 4th (Repechage B)||
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The gardens at [[Williams family of Caerhays and Burncoose#Caerhays Castle|Caerhays Castle]], [[Cornwall]], the home of [[John Charles Williams]], (M.P. for [[Truro and St Austell (UK Parliament constituency)|Truro and St Austell]]), was planted with seeds donated by Harry Veitch from those brought back from China by [[Ernest Henry Wilson]] in 1903.


==Current Squad==
The grounds of [[Birr Castle]], [[Eire]] were planted with trees and shrubs purchased at the sale of Veitch's London nursery in 1914. Included within this collection were a number of Wilson introductions from China; an exceptionally rare ''[[Carrierea calycina]]'', specimens of ''[[Rhododendron yunnanense]]'' and a very fine ''[[Magnolia delavayi]]'' still survive today.
Tasman Makos Squad for 2008


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==Honours==
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For his services to horticulture, [[George V of the United Kingdom|King George V]] conferred the honour of knighthood upon him in 1912; this was the first time a horticulturist had been given a knighthood.
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He also received the Order of the Crown from the Belgian King, the French [[Legion of Honour]], the French [[Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire|Isidore Saint-Hilaire]] Medal, and the United States' George R. White Gold Medal for eminent services to horticulture. Apart from the knighthood, probably the greatest honour accorded Sir Harry Veitch was the award of the [[Victoria Medal of Honour]] in 1906, given by the [[Royal Horticultural Society]], with which he had long been associated and of whose Orchid Committee he was chairman for many years.


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==Publications==
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Various publications were issued by Messrs. Veitch while Harry Veitch was head of the firm. ''"A Manual of the Coniferae"'' was published in 1888, with a second printing in 1900, and ten parts of the two volume ''"Manual of Orchidaceous Plants Cultivated Under Glass in Great Britain"'' were published between 1887 and 1894. A large number of Harry Veitch's own publications appeared in the Journal of the [[Royal Horticultural Society]]. These included ''"Orchids Past and Present"'' (1881), ''"Coniferae of Japan"'' (1892),and ''"Deciduous Trees and Shrubs of Japan"'' (1894). He also shared in the production of the history of the house of Veitch, entitled ''"[[James Herbert Veitch#Hortus Veitchii|Hortus Veitchii]]"'' (1906).
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||Blair Cook
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||Kahn Fotuali'i
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||Andrew Goodman
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||Joel Iggo
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||Robie Malneek
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||James Marshall
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||Miah Nikora
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||Mike Pehi
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||Afeleke Pelenise
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||Kade Poki
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||Lualua Vailoaloa
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==Death and legacy==
Lady Veitch died in 1921, and soon afterward Sir Harry left off his horticultural activities and lived in complete retirement at his home in Kensington and [[East Burnham]] Park, [[Slough]], Buckinghamshire, where he died on 6 July 1924, at the age of eighty-four. In the obituary for him published in the [[Gardeners' Chronicle]] on 12 July 1924 it was stated, ''"Sir Harry Veitch may be regarded as the most outstanding figure in contemporary horticulture, and during the last fifty years no one has exercised so great an influence on all things pertaining to gardening".''


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During his lifetime Sir Harry and his wife amassed a substantial art collection, which also included decorative art. On his death he bequeathed the entire collection to the [[Royal Albert Memorial Museum]] in Exeter, including works by [[Myles Birket Foster]] (1825 – 1899) and [[Kate Greenaway]] (1846 – 1901).<ref>[http://www.devonmuseums.net/component/option,com_mumancontent/task,view/sectionid,35/catid,299/]</ref>
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||Mark Bright
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||Will Crutchley
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||Ben Franks
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||Glen Gregory
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||Daniel Hyatt
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||Jack Lam
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||Karl Leary
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||Quentin McDonald
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||Dan Perrin
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||Jonathan Poff
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||Joe Wheeler
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==Sub Unions==
At the end of every July, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum holds the "Veitch Memorial Lecture ", a plant-orientated lecture in memory of Sir Harry Veitch.
*[http://www.makos.co.nz Nelson Bays]
*[http://www.makos.co.nz Marlborough]


==Notable signings==
Sir Harry's name lives on, with the beautiful ''[[Masdevallia harryana]]'' and ''[[Masdevallia veitchiana]]'', which were discovered by Veitchian collectors, being named in his honour. Other plants named in his honour include ''[[Odontoglossum harryanum]]'' ("Harry's Odontoglossum"), ''[[Viburnum harryanum]]'' ("Sir Harry Veitch's Viburnum") and ''[[Nepenthes × harryana]]''.
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Chris Jack]

*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Ali Williams - 2008 Crusaders Squad]
==References==
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Brad Thorn - 2008 Crusaders Squad]
{{reflist}}
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Caleb Ralph - 2008 Crusaders Squad]
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Kahn Fotualii - 2008 Crusaders Squad]
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Kade Poki - 2008 Crusaders Squad]
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Ben May - 2008 Chiefs Squad]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.caradocdoy.co.uk/veitch_nursery/sir_harry_james_veitch_html Brief feature on Veitch Nurseries site]
*[http://www.makos.co.nz Official union site]
*[http://www.tasmanmakos.co.nz Official supporters site]
*[http://www.orchids.co.in/orchidologists/harry-james-veitch.shtm Biography on www.orchids.co.in]


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Revision as of 23:52, 10 October 2008

Tasman Makos
Full nameTasman Rugby Union
UnionNZRU
Nickname(s)Makos
Founded2006
Ground(s)Lansdowne Park & Trafalgar Park
CEONew Zealand Peter Barr
Coach(es)New Zealand Todd Blackadder
1st kit
2nd kit

The Tasman Rugby Union is New Zealand's newest provincial union. It came about with the amalgamation of the existing Marlborough and Nelson Bays. Nelson Bays, in turn, came about with the amalgamation of Nelson and Golden Bay-Motueka Rugby Unions in 1967.

Representative Rugby

The team is known as the Tasman Makos. Home Grounds are Lansdowne Park, Blenheim and Trafalgar Park, Nelson.

The Southland Building Society (SBS) is the union's principal sponsor. Apparel is supplied by Reebok. Golden Edge, Shooters, ITM Speight's and Firepower are the other brand sponsors.

Tasman in Super Rugby

Players from Tasman are also available for selection to the Super 14 franchise Crusaders.

On 7 June 2006, Tasman Rugby Union announced that All Black Template:Lock, Chris Jack had signed a two year contract with Tasman which starts in 2006.

Since then Tasman has signed 3 more present and former All Blacks- Caleb Ralph, Ali Williams and Brad Thorne.

As well as this many Makos players have earned spots in various Super 14 Squads through their performance in the Air New Zealand Cup. Tasman can currently boast 10 Makos players involved in Super Rugby Squads including the Crusaders, Chiefs and Cheetahs.

Ranfurly Shield

Tasman has not held the Ranfurly Shield but Marlborough held the shield for 6 challenges in 1973.

History

When the New Zealand Rugby Union (NZRU) reviewed the domestic competitions, a new 14 team premier division of competition was created, as the Air New Zealand Cup, taking the place of the National Provincial Championship (NPC).

The restructured domestic competition opened the door for the Nelson Bays and Marlborough Rugby Unions to form a relationship, forming one organisation in an attempt to be awarded a position in the new competition. The Makos brand was created.

A Tasman XV played Canada 'A' on April 26 in 2006 at Trafalgar Park. The Tasman side won by 40 points, the final score being 48 points to eight. The Makos were grouped in Pool A of the 2006 Air New Zealand Cup.

In their first ever match in the Air New Zealand Cup, the Makos earned a bonus point in a loss to the North Harbour team, losing 33 points to 27. They were defeated by Auckland the following week by 40 points. However, the Makos won their first match, defeating Manawatu in round three.

Tasman's 2006 Season

Tasman v North Harbour at Blenheim Lost 33-27, Tasman v Auckland at Auckland Lost 46-6, Tasman v Manawatu at Blenheim Won 43-0, Tasman v Taranaki at New Plymouth Lost 22-15, Tasman v Bay of Plenty at Blenheim Lost 23-17, Tasman v Wellington at Wellington Lost 39-25, Tasman v Southland at Invercargill Lost 23-14, Tasman v Northland at Blenheim Won 56-15, Tasman v Taranaki at New Plymouth Lost 42-17

Air New Zealand Cup placings

Air New Zealand Cup Results
Year Played Win Draw Loss PF PA Diff BP Points Place
2006 6 1 0 5 133 163 -30 4 8 6th (Pool A)
3 1 0 2 87 80 +7 1 5 4th (Repechage B)


Current Squad

Tasman Makos Squad for 2008

Backs
Player
 Position
Blair Cook Template:Wing
Kahn Fotuali'i Template:Half-back
Andrew Goodman
Joel Iggo Template:First five-eighth
Robie Malneek Template:Fullback
James Marshall Template:First five-eighth
Miah Nikora Template:First five-eighth
Mike Pehi
Afeleke Pelenise Template:Wing
Kade Poki
Lualua Vailoaloa Template:Half-back
Forwards
Player
 Position
Alex Ainley Template:Flanker
Mark Bright Template:Flanker
Will Crutchley Template:Lock
Ben Franks (P)
Glen Gregory Template:Flanker
Daniel Hyatt Template:Flanker
Jack Lam Template:Flanker
Karl Leary Template:Flanker
Ben May (P)
Quentin McDonald Template:Hooker
Tristan Moran (P)
Dan Perrin Template:Hooker
Jonathan Poff Template:Flanker
Joe Wheeler Template:Lock

Sub Unions

Notable signings

External links

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