RWC twist to Greytown snarlers

Strong flavours of garlic, onions and caraway waft from Greytown Butcher Gavin Green's Georgian sausages, specially made with a Kiwi twist in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.

Wairarapa is set to host the Georgia team, and Mr Green's sausages will be cooked at the Rugby World Cup Roadshow 2011.

The roadshow will hit Masterton on July 14 with the Webb Ellis Cup on display and a custom-designed truck which opens into an events style venue featuring interactive displays and videos on Rugby World Cup history and legends.

When Mr Green was asked to make the sausages, he researched recipes and also got helpful advice from customers.

"I've made some up to give to people to try, and I'll be making more to be cooked at the roadshow - I'll make them about three days beforehand so they can set and the flavours can soak through," he said

Traditional Georgian sausages feature onions, garlic and a lot of caraway, but Mr Green has added a Kiwi twist.

"Traditionally, Georgian sausages are shaped like a horseshoe like black pudding, but I've made them the shape of a normal Kiwi sausage and I've also added beef and lamb instead of just the traditional pork."

The Rugby World Cup Roadshow 2011 will be at Masterton Town Hall on Thursday, July 14, from 6.30am to 9.30am and the two best-dressed fans will win two RWC 2011 match tickets.