Whilst playing rugby at school I was tripped from behind when clean through for a certain try. I took exception to this and offered the guy who did it a solid beating after classes.
later that day, whilst sat in Maths I had a good look at the perpetrator. Hmmmm. A good few inches taller than me, a damn sight better built than me, in fact, would intimidate a brick shit house.
Clearly, a tactical retreat might be the order of the day. Having spoken to one or two of my teammates, I was able to determine that the trip was actually a perfectly executed ‘tap tackle’.
Just the loophole I needed.
’well played mate, perfect tackle, no need to fall out about it’
this was generously agreed.
Just as well because Derek went on to become one of Scotlands finest back row forward, winning the elusive Grand Slam, triple crown and representing the British Lions in Australia.