I’m not talking about drunk office Santas – because we all know what that means. Or high streets thronged with men wearing those ¾ length shorts-but-not-trousers-but-not-shorts.
That just means the temp broke through the 13° barrier, so it’s basically BBQ weather.
Something primal
No, I’m talking about something else. Something more, well, primal.
It’s time for groups of men to congregate, flocking as one congealed denim and pointy-shoed mass towards a bar, somewhere.
To gawp and gape at a screen, vomiting out large opinions about something many claim to know well, but few actually understand.
That’s right: it’s 6 Nations time! So here’s a few memorable moments to get you right in the mood as the tournament picks up speed.
Dragons slaying Scotsmen, from 1977.
La Vita E Bella – not, perhaps, if you’re Welsh, from 2022.
C’est magnifique, non? France v England, 1991. The good stuff, right?
There’s nothing quite like it. Even if, if we’re being really honest, most of us haven’t got a clue what’s going on.
What’s your favourite 6 Nations try scoring moment?
Drop over your suggestions, with a link, and we’ll grab the most popular for our Insta channel 6 Nations video playlist.