I know hardly anyone cares about this, but I have to say I guffawed quite loudly when I read this story.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/my_club/llanelli_scarlets/7189499.stm

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"the statement issued by the Scarlets quoted Peel as saying his move to the north-west of England was "not about money".

"The deal to stay at Llanelli was similar to that offered by Sale - it's about the fact that, not having lived outside Wales, I'd like to experience life in another country for a short period," he said in the statement. "

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I'm sure living in Lancashire will be a bit of a culture shock for the poor lad. I predict he won't be able to play in the English winter weather.

Yeah, well it was funny at the time and stuff.