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These swan dives really get my goat

I REALLY wish that some modern rugby players would refrain from silly swan dives in the act of scoring a try.
Watching the highlights programme from the opening weekend of Prem Rugby recently, I noted at least three such incidents.
I find it arrogant, disrespectful of the opposition and irritating.
When any player does it, I am secretly hoping that they drop the ball and end up looking like a buffoon in front of the world. Enough already, please just ground the ball and s t o p all this preening nonsense.
I blame Chris Ashton (left)!

Paul Sheehan

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