Thanks to Australia, the weather was shite. Which meant even skittery backs looked like they'd been near someone getting tackled. Twas a particularly muddy afternoon. For spectators too.

But the mud didn't take the gloss off that which has been brewing for a while, Kristen's (girls name) centenary match. He's been talking about it for the last three years to anyone who'll listen, and those who didn't want to listen. 100 games lumbering about awkwardly is a terrific achievement and is very well deserved. He even managed to get a few punches in for good measure. The Father in Law, Missus, Kids and dog all had a good view of it all so that was good.  Read more