Yes Eric Clay was Sgt Major Clay! I once had the pleasure of talking with Alex Murphy who told me that just prior to one game, with Murphy lining up for Saints, he said to Eric Clay, " It's a nice day for rugby today Mr Clay", to which Eric Clay replied, "Yes it is Alex, and that's the last time you talk to me until after ther match!"
Rugby players are always protrayed as tough no nonsense guys, but they do have repect for the referee, which is to be admired, unlike those pampered fairies who play the round ball game!

It’s quite simple really. It is the players responsibility to avoid contact with the officials at all times. It matters not whether the referee is in the line the player wants to run, he has to move to avoid him. Parcell quite clearly keeps not doing that, hence the ban.

I know Jinjer, I called Robert Hicks a c##t and was threatened with a ban, it made me go into my shell a little. I questioned my whole existence.

won't be long before she has another meltdown

Lesson learned eh Rider?