Titillating Tries

“The true mark of a man is in his swagger, according to Dunedin folk,” writes The Sydney Morning Herald’s Marissa Calligeros. “And there is no better indication of this than rugby played in its purest form. Nude, that is … In a test reserved for men very confident in their ability, the undefeated Nude Blacks clash with the visiting Welsh Leeks. The match coincides with National Nude Day, and the New Zealanders are led out by David ‘Bourkey’ Bourke, a veteran of all Nude Blacks’ games since they were formed in 22. ‘I’ve never turned away from stiff competition,’ Bourkey quips before the game. The Nude Blacks retain their trophy, crossing for four tries to three and there are no concerns when a naked woman runs onto the field for a celebratory lap of honour on behalf of the victors.”