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Former Waratahs skipper Matt Burke believes that it's time to look beyond their 96-19 loss to the Crusaders as the class of 2010 prepare to visit Christchurch in The Sydney Morning Herald.
"Much is said about history. We look at the past for direction and detail on how we lived our lives. We keep records on how we achieved our goals. Whether that be on the battle grounds or on the sporting fields, records are kept on who won or who lost. People love to look back and get stuck on reminiscing about old times, good or bad.
"History certainly has its place, but I am more interested in the future. The past is done. It's the spent arrow, you can't get it back, so prepare yourself as well as you can to write a piece of you own history. Your destiny.
"I speak of the game in 2002 when yours truly was the Waratahs captain in a game against the Crusaders. The game got away from us a little. Actually, that doesn't emphasise the point enough. Let's just say the losing margin was substantial - plus 10. Anyhow, the point being that, the Waratahs were a totally different team, culture, even generation to the one that is running around today. So I question why every time the Waratahs play in Christchurch, the spectre of the 96-19 loss is raised."
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