Italia '90 series, the Boks come to town and Champions League: the sport on TV this week

No need to head out in that weather.

Don't miss: This week, this TV column is rugby country. The clocks have gone back and the November internationals begin for Ireland with a massive clash against the world champion Springboks on Saturday. (Virgin and Amazon at 530pm)

Set record: There's a very interesting-looking three-part documentary -- Italia '90: When Football Changed Forever -- starting tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.