Re: tour 09
Posted by: St. George Himself (IP Logged)
Date: 09 April, 2009 10:35
As is appropriate in this age of equality PC attitudes gone mad, many tour parties are made up of not only players and alakadoos, but also by players of other sports. Obviously no one who is a member of the
tour party should be left out of the Tour Court. However the presence of other sportsmen on tour may lead to talk of other sports this is seriously frowned upon and may cause the Court to dispense justice which may be discribed as leaving "a bad taste in the mouth".
All members of the tour party should be made aware that, "The walls have ears!" This is an admonition to all to watch and to listen for offences worthy of reporting. The Court will always make itself available to receive allegations. It is on late occasions that tongues are most loose and misbehaviours most rampant, all allegations should be taken seriously. Even if they appear to be of little substance, they can be stored and built upon as the tour progresses. This is particularly important to remember when you are getting toward the end of the tour and a member has eluded the efforts of his peers to find him at fault. In such cases, a collection of seemingly innocuous actions can be knitted together to form a charge that will wear well in court.
There may be a 'Chief Sneak' on the tour who will observe and report on situations that occur outside the purview of the Court.
The best days of your rugby career will be on tour & I am sure they will provide many memories, however, there is a caution below as to how many of these memories can be shared.
The Golden Rule of any rugby tour. That being, "What happens on tour stays on tour." Therefore, I will end my dissertation on Justice by wishing all who are tourist a memorable and enjoyable Tour.
Remember - It's good To Grass.