MORE THAN A RUGBY STORY

THERE can be few more magical things than the power of sport – athletes at the top of their game, taking on formidable opposition in a heaving arena of fanatical followers, playing their hearts out for cup and country. And when it all comes together, an entire nation can forget about their troubles for a brief, shining moment.

This was what happened last year – seemingly a lifetime ago, when Covid-19 didn’t exist and we could bask in being on top of the world – before everything came crashing down.

So if we ever need to relive a little of that magic it’s right now – and what