1. Take heed of Jim Telfer’s wise words
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2. No team-building exercise can be too elaborate
3. Listen to your coaches
4. Irrespective of what happens, it’ll be emotional
5. Don’t be intimidated by the hostile atmosphere
6. Give the ball to Dricco
7. Be sure to get plenty of rest
8. Take advantage of the ‘classic shocker’
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9. Motivation is key
10. Take good care of those cauliflower ears
11. Try to protect your best players
12. And don’t be afraid to have a drink or two…
13. Or three
14. Make sure you let other players know if they get out of line
15. Don’t let the opposition’s dirty tricks put you off
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16. And always play with a smile on your face
17. Just don’t get whitewashed
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18. Invoke the spirit of Barry John
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