Now that he’s led his side straight back to the Premiership, Northampton’s Bruce Reihana has time do pointless stuff – like our Q and A…
Which cartoon character/superhero would you most like to and why?
Superman – without a doubt, because I want to save the world. Who wouldn’t?
Childhood crush and why?
As a schoolboy I do remember a girl called Lauren, but I was too into my
rugby to really get into crushes.
How many profiteroles can you eat in one sitting?
Not too many of those, they are too rich. It depends how much chocolate is
on them – I guess half dozen, they are too creamy. I have a sweet tooth
but I can’t over do it or I feel sick.
Which teammate would you least like to fight and why?
That is easy - Johnny Howard. I am scared of his mouth!
If you could go back in time, where would go and why?
Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaur! I want to meet one of those mother fuckers!
One day left to live, what do you do?
If I only had one day left…?(pause) I wouldn’t like that, I’ve too much to
do before I die. So, if I was told I only had one day left I would have to
get totally wankered so I wouldn’t remember it was the last day and face
the prospect of not waking up.
Which teammate is most akin to a footballer and why?
That is Mr Chris Ashton! He looks like a footballer, he talks like a
footballer and his expletives are class!
Favourite tour tale?
That was in New Zealand – our physio did not drink alcohol so we made him
match our pints of beer with pints of coca cola. He did not sleep for two
days and shook so bad and was extremely anxious – geez! He really could
have done with a beer!
Worst/best prank you’ve ever seen?
In NZ my coach was giving a presentation at a posh awards evening and one
of the players went behind him and pulled down his shorts. Sadly, on that
occasion, he was not wearing any pants – that will really stick in my
mind
Player you’d least like to room with and why?
That has got to be one of those front row big bastards! They all sleep
naked, as they can never find ‘out sized’ pyjamas and I hate waking up
with one of those big hairy arses in my face – it’s like “what’s that!”
Most memorable team-talk?
When we won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester 2002
(the Sevens).
Who thinks he’s the best player at your club?
Chris Ashton – because he is, or he likes to think he is. He scores the
most tries and plays a really good game of rugby…that is when he doesn’t
think he is a footballer.
What’s your worst fear?
Losing!
How much was your first ever wage packet?
Not enough!
Funniest thing your coach has ever done/said?
[Saints team manager] Lennie Newman wore a golden thong to a Christmas
party once, and it is always funny seeing Dorian go purple.
Aside from your own, who’s got the fittest missus?
Popeye. In my book, “Olive rocks!”