You were probably sat on Saturday night thinking that you were going to be watching Casualty or whatever new talent show is on BBC1. Instead this sport called rugby union came on and you watched it because there was nothing on ITV1 but you had no idea what was going on or what the “strange language” meant.
So here’s a little guide into some of the terms, and believe me there are loads:
Backs: They wear the numbers from 9 to 15 on the back of their shirts. They’re the ones who run fast, kick a fair bit and turn out to be the best commentators because nobody else can get a word in edgeways. They’re also the ones most likely to have a celebrity girlfriend. See Gavin Henson.
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From Rachel Simmonite
