Once, the story goes, Penarth RFC’s forwards were packing down for a scrum when one of their number started singing — as you do.
A team-mate joined in and before long the entire Seasiders’ eight were operating in perfect harmony: baritones, tenors, bass, the lot. Supporters that night were treated to the sight and sound of a singing scrum. Had Harry Secombe featured at tight-head prop the picture would have been complete.
For sure, rugby life was taken less seriously by some in those days.
