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The Squad

Squad Profiles

John AinsworthJohn 'The Hitman' Ainsworth

Co-Editor

A former rugby Lion who now turns out in the amateur leagues, Johnny ‘The Hitman’ Ainsworth has often been compared to his namesake, Ricky 'The Hitman' Hatton. The parallels are uncanny: as well as enjoying a beer and a kebab, both men spend large chunks of their sporting career unconscious. After being knocked out for the sixth time in one season, Johnny woke up convinced England were a better side than Wales. Now nearing full recovery, the Leicester fan has established Scrumdown Magazine, harnessing his unquestionable passion for the sport with his extensive knowledge of the game.

 

Ross HancockRoss ‘Big Red’ Hancock

Correspondent

A masochist of sorts, Ross regularly suffers the indignity of dressing up in a red and white shirt and watching Gloucester play rugby. Out of such desperate suffering emerge fantastically written articles on the Guinness Premiership. A new addition to the squad, Ross’ love for the game is obvious, while his knowledge is underlined by his astute reviews. We all wish him the best for the new season playing for Penryn and promise to stop mentioning the EDF Cup-final.

Lorna EvansLorna ‘Widget’ Evans

Accounts

Accountant Lorna Evans’ thoroughness is well known at Scrumdown. She once stayed up all night trying to track down the mistake she made while counting sheep. When she does drift off, she often dreams about Lewis Moody. Not only an accountant but a rugby fan too, Lorna provided a great moment during last season’s Six Nations when she suddenly jumped up out of her seat and shouted ‘run fatty, run!’. When co-editor Johnny arrived back, somewhat out of breath, he realised she’d been shouting at Lee Mears on the TV.

 
 

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