Rugby: String it on

PETER Stringer's normally pallid complexion is crimson. He, Frankie Sheahan and Donncha O'Callaghan have arrived at a fundraiser for the Cork Simon Community thinking they would simply have to do a little pressing of the flesh and a little chit-chat.

A normal goodwill gig.

However, confronted by a hall full of about 300 women, many of whose tongues have been loosened by a little lunchtime wine, certain bold comments are being made about physique, muscle, conditioning and so forth.