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John Coopey

THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS

Thursday 21st May 2015 9:04 pm

The key to success for a Champion

Is to start the day with a shag,

A hand-lowered shite of 6lb weight,

A can of Long Life and a fag.

Comments

Fri 22nd May 2015 22:47

Thanks, Steve. I think Dean Richards was the last of the great rugby "amateurs".

Thu 21st May 2015 22:48

Yes and good ones at that ha :)

Thu 21st May 2015 22:42

I'm afraid these are just memories now, Helen!

Thu 21st May 2015 22:32

Made me laugh. A lot!

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