The side played their first warm up match against Gambia last Sunday in Banjul and while Guinea lost 1-0 it was certainly no disgrace.

BBC: Guinea make their return

But when 'Sea Bass' is in one of those rampaging moods, it seems no disgrace if the big Frenchman happens to get past, as he did to Moody with one charge down the wing for a try just after half-time.

BBC: Moody will be hoping to be part of England's World Cup plans

But losing a 5.6km race to the world junior 10, 000m champion was no disgrace and Twell, who was named European Athletics' Rising Star of 2008, showed she has what it takes to mix with Africa's best over a range of distances, something that has not been said about many Brits since Radcliffe burst onto the scene.

BBC: 'New Paula' targets gold in 2012

Having failed to break the line in the opening 19-12 defeat to New Zealand - no great disgrace really - Warren Gatland's side could then summon only one against Samoa as they held off the South Sea Islanders 17-13.

BBC: Wales leave Pumas chasing tails

Acts of stupidity that would have resulted in shame and disgrace in other cultures (and industries) are no big deal in finance.

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