New Zealand’s concrete boots

Supplied by Team Ireland: “Photographic evidence that team New Zealand has been using the recent great flying weather to its full potential. The pic shows half the team mixing concrete for a local craft brewery, the long task lasted all day and there were rumours of blisters but no one made goal."

In fact Team New Zealand have been busy building because their gliders had not turned up – not one was put on the plane to France.

“One can only hope natural talent will surpass lack of practice,” reports our Irish informant, adding, “One will have to hope a lot.” Ouch! Handbags have been drawn...