The Bluffer's Guide to Rugby : Bluff Your Way in Rugby

A snappy little book containing facts, jargon, and inside information--all that readers need to know to hold their own among the experts.

Alexander Rae developed the main theories for bluffing rugby when he discovered, early in his playing career, that he was useless at the game. Never to be one to let such details stand in the way of his enjoyment he quickly evolved a style of play that removed the need to run, jump, tackle or touch the ball.

Putting these theories into practice he has played in every position in the field except full back and scrum-half (well he isn't that stupid) although he prefers to play flanker in which position he is said to be a little reminiscent of John Jeffrey. (No, not that John Jeffrey - another one.)

He would still be playing today except for a bad back injury which will probably clear up later in the season. He is Scottish but moved to Somerset some years ago in the mistaken belief that the Scottish were going to continue winning Grand Slams.

For the rest of the week he is a freelance writer, which is a far more dangerous and painful occupation.