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| Tour 2002 - Lithuania |
In May 2002, thirty-three young(ish) men left these shores for the rugby stonghold of Lithuania. With hope in their hearts and wings on their heels they set out to show the people of that far off land the way that Selly Oak could play the noble game.
The risks were high and the sacrifices great, but after five days of relentless touring they returned battered and bruised but victorious.
These fine men, these unsung heroes stood shoulder to shoulder when lesser mortals would have shrunk from the battle...........and the Vodka!!!
Due to reporting restrictions there is little more I can add, but they know who they are and what they did. So in the words of Michael Buerk let me simply say "I counted them all out, and I counted them all back!".
Until next year.............
Victory on the pitch and off it!
From left to right - Capt of Vilnius Iron Wolf, some bald bloke called Steve, and the SORFC champion
Yes that's our bloke on the right - not much need for the photo finish then!
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Anybody for arm wrestling?
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A traditional Selly Oak pre-match warm up!
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First Match.... Kaunas 27 v 36 Selly Oak
No we weren't touring Chelmsley Wood!
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Our superior preparation (no sleep for 5 days and alcohol poisoning) starts to tell.
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Posh Tourist Trevis breaking away... proving that champagne drinkers don't get hangovers.
Unfortunately the rest of us do!
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Job done & much Vodka later....
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On to the National Stadium - our expectant public awaits!
Second Match.... Lithuania 07 v 32 England
A deafening roar greets the tourists as they run out for this keenly awaited encounter.
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The capacity crowd rise to their feet for the national anthems.
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The mighty tourists silence the crowd by pinning the home side back in their own half.
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The home end terrace erupts with excitement as the Lithuanians secure possession.
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The all conquering Selly celebrate their successful campaign in traditional style.
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Homeward bound!
Despite our best efforts he still found his way back on the plane. Sorry Birmingham.
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I think this says it for everyone!
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Next year Estonia....