Sssshhhhh

[The Lone Gunman]

Yep, shame about the football goalposts; they were 'in storage' next to the pitch as the opposition share their ground with a football club. Still, I enjoy the sight of my opposite number falling to the ground as I show him a clean pair of heels. For some inexplicable reason that doesn’t happen as often as in my 20’s.

From that picture the only term that springs to mind is "run Forrest, run".

[Mich the Tester]

From that picture the only term that springs to mind is "run Forrest, run".

If only. Ten years ago I could run like him for the length of the pitch. These days I have to be contented with my lightning pace over about 5 yards.

[The Lone Gunman]

If only. Ten years ago I could run like him for the length of the pitch. These days I have to be contented with my lightning pace over about 5 yards.

I cant say this nicely.

I was reffering to the "spastic" gait rather than the speed.

I do so apologise for that.

[Mich the Tester]

I cant say this nicely.

I was reffering to the "spastic" gait rather than the speed.

I do so apologise for that.

Don't apologise; the spastic gait works. Just feel sorry for the 25 year old in black that couldn't catch me. He looked a right nana.

[Drewster]

Mich(elle)
Please tell me it was a joke... or you were wearing it for a bet!!

Please tell me you don't normally wear "Girly Headgear".........
Your last avatar was Fran Cotton who could have said:
"The day you catch me wearing a scrum cap is the day I change my name to Susan!!!!"

(I think it was actually Viv Richards who said "The day I have to wear a helmet - I am too old!"

[Mich the Tester]

Mich(elle)
Please tell me it was a joke... or you were wearing it for a bet!!

Please tell me you don't normally wear "Girly Headgear".........
Your last avatar was Fran Cotton who could have said:
"The day you catch me wearing a scrum cap is the day I change my name to Susan!!!!"

(I think it was actually Viv Richards who said "The day I have to wear a helmet - I am too old!"

My head is so covered in scar tissue I have to wear it otherwise I spend half the game having blood cleared up. When Fran Cotton was playing there were no rules about clearing up blood. Besides, I play no8 or blind side and sometimes have to step in at 2nd row. My ears look better than Fran’s though. Oh, and Mrs Tester won't let me play without it. She didn't grow up with rugby and describes it as 'not a game, but a bunch of big stupid guys fighting with a ball in the middle'. Very perceptive woman is Mrs Tester.

Besides, Fran Cotton's made enough money selling rugby gear, including scrum caps.

[Drewster]

My head is so covered in scar tissue I have to wear it otherwise I spend half the game having blood cleared up. When Fran Cotton was playing there were no rules about clearing up blood..

Ahh Yes - I remember.... You could have just had your head ripped off, and your body trampled by the entire opposing scrum (including the Prop who went round twice to "make sure"), stud rake marks over your entire body and the ref would say: "Get up son - thats where the scrum is!"

Oh, and Mrs Tester won't let me play without it. She didn't grow up with rugby and describes it as 'not a game, but a bunch of big stupid guys fighting with a ball in the middle'. Very perceptive woman is Mrs Tester.

Very perceptive..... Damn these women!!

Besides, Fran Cotton's made enough money selling rugby gear, including scrum caps.

Well yeah - He really exemplifies the phrase "Not as thick as he looks"

[Mich the Tester]

Well yeah - He really exemplifies the phrase "Not as thick as he looks"

Fantastic character and one of the few guys from his era who I think would be physically up to the game these days; an immensely strong and skilled forward. The other guy from those days that I admire is Andy Ripley, one of the best athletes the game has ever had, and a player who would be star today too; I desperately tried and failed to emulate him as a kid. He’s been battling with prostate cancer and is doing a lot of work in the fight against that disease. Read his book; a really inspiring story.

[DodgyAgent]

Don't apologise; the spastic gait works. Just feel sorry for the 25 year old in black that couldn't catch me. He looked a right nana.

It looks more like a muslim on his prayer mat with some fat git in a funny hat mincing past him

[Drewster]

Fantastic character and one of the few guys from his era who I think would be physically up to the game these days; an immensely strong and skilled forward. The other guy from those days that I admire is Andy Ripley, one of the best athletes the game has ever had, and a player who would be star today too;.

I would add JP Rieves (sp), Graham Mourie and John Jefferies.....

Mmmmmmmmm I can see a slight bias towards back row forwards developing here!! Wonder why!