
Just popping by to greet hepcats. Without ever knocking plaintively at death's door, I've been a touch under the weather for the past week and I'm already working out the most constructive time to slurp some Night Nurse. The rugby union was pleasing and moderately enjoyable yesterday. Although there was, officially, a competitive edge to proceedings, Gloucester's clash against Worcester carried more of a 'friendly' feel and it was refreshing to witness a fair degree of adventure and verve from, it has to be said, both teams. I liked Freddie Burns's composure at full back and, [...]