The HUGE Russian Physio yesterday with the orange top on. In the first half he strolled on to the pitch every time we scored a try carrying the water bottles for their players. By the time he reached the players behind the sticks Morty had already kicked the goals and the Russian players had to make their way back to the half way line without getting a drink!

He gave up in the second half and let his younger and slimmer counterpart do the water carrying.

I also noticed one of their player’s wave that he required attention and then change his mind when he realised that Frankensteinov was going to treat him.

Was it Andy Hobsonski?

Well since you mentioned him, another great performance, discipline much improved and playing better for it.

Agreed. Third week in a row where he's been one of the top performers, fair play to him.

The Watcher also in agreement on this point.

And glow, said yesterday he’s going very well, looks a lot fitter and happier, he was joking with the fans, whilst Morty was kicking for goal.

Agreed. He actually looks younger in the face.

Did anyone notice the time keeping. I had it at finishing 8 mins early.

I agree it did seem incredibly early. Called off to avoid further punishment......ala boxing

Walt Jnr. turned and asked me (as he was freezing!) "How long to go?"
I looked at my watch, and said "About 5 minutes" - just as the first hooter sounded!!



Russian bench must have thrown a towel at the timekeepers!!

2 mins max at most. My lad came back with his cuppa just after we kicked off the 2nd half and I looked at the time. Just before the hooter I said a couple of minutes plus any stoppage. Good job it was not a close game!