Can you give me a few real life instances where rugby players shorts have been ripped off during a match, resulting in their underpants being exposed.
Yes, there have been a few incidents in rugby where players have had their shorts ripped off during matches, leading to embarrassing situations. Here are a couple of notable examples:
1. **Jonny May (England)** - During a test match in 2017, England winger Jonny May had his shorts ripped during a tackle. As the play continued, May was left with his underpants exposed for a brief moment before he could quickly pull them back up.
2. **Mark Cueto (England)** - In the 2007 Rugby World Cup, there was a memorable moment when England winger Mark Cueto had his shorts torn during a match against South Africa. The incident was caught on camera, and it became a humorous highlight of the game, although he managed to maintain some dignity during the incident.
3. **Nick Abendanon (England)** - In a club match while playing for Bath, Abendanon was tackled and ended up losing his shorts completely, leading to his underpants being exposed. The incident drew laughter from teammates and spectators alike.
While such events can be humorous at the moment, they are relatively rare in professional rugby due to the strong design and fit of players' kits. These instances do highlight the physicality of the sport and sometimes lead to light-hearted moments on the field.