THE SUTTON & EPSOM BACK ROW FORWARD AND CAPTAIN TAKES US THROUGH HIS PET HATES FROM THE RUGBY WORLD AND BEYOND
1. Energy gels Our strength and conditioning coach makes us use these high carbohydrate energy gels before and during games. Despite the fact that I've now had them hundreds of times, they still make me gag every single time I have them. The texture is horribly slimy and the flavours like cherry and ‘tropical' just make them even more sickly!
TRP VERDICT: We agree, what's wrong with a good old orange – as long as it's an easy peeler!
2. People stopping in the street without warning This is a real pet peeve of mine and one which happens a hell of a lot in London. You'll be walking along behind someone minding your own business when with no warning they will stop still dead in front of you and you have an awkward collision/hug with them. I think it might be an idea for people to start wearing brake lights and indicators, particularly in Tube stations.
TRP VERDICT: Yep, we're with you on that one, too, you can jog on into Room 101.
3. Phone use This might be my biggest bug bear. I know we're in the 21st century and we live in an age where social media is king (I can't deny I use it) but I absolutely hate it when you're in social situations and everyone is on their phone. You even have times when the lads are having their posttraining or postmatch meals, you look around and everyone is on their phones instead of talking to each other. It breaks me!
TRP VERDICT: Is that how they came up with the term Snapchat? It's an unwanted de-vice.
