1. RFU CEO Bill Sweeney
I'm obviously slightly biased because I'm at a Championship club but he is the man responsible for funding being slashed which, I believe, is a terrible decision for the whole of English rugby. We've all lost count of the number of players who've developed their game while playing in the league and made it onto higher honours. He says he's there to help people but he's got a funny way of showing it.
TRP VERDICT: Sorry, as much as we agree with you with regards to funding, we can't pin the blame solely on the shoulders of one person.
2. Culture copying
All this slapping opponents on the head and screaming in their faces when they've knocked on is very Saracens-esque. I get why teams do it but I just think, ‘really guys, isn't it time to grow up?' It makes me laugh when people argue that the main reason that they've been successful is because of their unique team culture. Surely, it's more down to budgets and facilities? We're quite lucky that it hasn't trickled down into the Champ yet but I'd imagine Ealing will be really hot on it.
TRP VERDICT: This is one slap on the back you'll like – it's going in.
3. Covid-19
It's nearly March and I still can't go down to Wetherspoon's for a full English with my mates without the fear of catching a lifedestroying respiratory disease. At least, fingers crossed, we'll be back playing again soon. Hopefully, the end is in sight!
TRP VERDICT: Covid-19 and Room 101 go together like your long-awaited bacon and eggs.
