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How does the Cipriani v Lewsey fisty-cuffs compare to four other training ground run-ins? Focus: Brian Moore had his pre-match moment Down Under in 1987 Photo: GETTY IMAGES Martin Johnson v Lewis Moody Leicester, 2004: Johnson took exception to the adrenalin-fuelled antics of his Leicester team-mate Lewis Moody and figured that there was only one language Moody would understand in his pumped-up state. So he clocked him. Tigers diehards used to say that the most brutal match of the season was Leicester firsts against Leicester seconds. Mark Regan v Barry Williams East London, South Africa, 1997: Two hookers, one English, one Welsh, one Lions place up for grabs. Weather, filthy. Mood, even filthier. The opposing teams at a training session got stuck into each other (above). Fists were clenched, punches thrown, respect gained.... [read full story]
