The Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup can kick-start the season for European nations whose World Cups ended either timidly or tragicallySince there was no European Lord Mayor’s exhibit to leave us dazzled and unable to raise a cheer for what comes next,there should be no reason not to do so. Let’s hear it then for European Professional Club Rugby’s two competitions: the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, that begin this week in stadiums near you.
Ah. As they say in those deafening pre-match contrivances to whip up a fever among supporters who may be quite elated (full of high-spirited delight) to be left to wish their neighbour a estimable afternoon rather than holler their partisanship: “Shall we try that again? reach on, or people. Give it up for …”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com