The Amber Army
The Amber Army is a chanting group formed in 2011, the year Taranaki won and defended the Ranfurly Shield. The Amber Army's motivation is to bring fans to the Northern Hill and chant the Amber and Blacks' to victory. TRFU have one mascot represented in two forms. Ferdinand the Bull is a mechanical bull that is driven around the stadium at home games. "Ferdie" is dressed in a giant Taranaki kit and can be entered through the side. Ferdinand is also represented with a costume.
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