Thanks Mike - One of the joys of playing lock forward in a constant pack was the psi powers. I.E. if the opposing scrum half was predictable, and playing according to the English schools coaching leaflet you could break/ be released from the pack, and be boosted into a tackle just as the Scrum half was half erect and twisting for the classic two arm pass to the Fly Half.

Hit the man in the small of the back, when they are in that position and it tends to discourage them for the rest of the game !!

Mind you that was in the days when I was younger and far, far fitter, and referees had a more realist view of what was "dangerous play"

Ah ! Happy days !

And while we are discussing "the Lions Tour", and Carwen James.

Get your retaliation in first ! a bit of advice which still serves me well in other contexts.

And No - I will not be watching Ireland v Wales tomorrow on the box. Well they did not come to see me when I was bad ! - The "White Horse Festival" is another matter. I would be obliged if the Rugby was not mentioned

unless a miracle occours !!!!!

Gareth

We paid our weekly shilling for that January Trip,
A long weekend in Scotland,
Without a bit of Kip ...... "