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December 24, 2011

Posted on 12/24/2011

Festive Countdown - December 24

It's that time of year again and in what is now surely a tradition to rival the turkey, the tree and all the trimmings, we're delighted to herald the return the ESPNscrum Festive Countdown for your amusement.

Once again, we'll be counting down the days until the big one with an assortment of trivia and novelties to brighten your day - sadly, chocolate not included. Check out our latest offering below and be sure to check back tomorrow for your latest dose of festive fun!

Take, take, take

Christmas is a time for giving, unless you’re Peter Stringer. Then it’s just take, take, take. Just ask James O’Connor.

Quote Unquote
”I would say the referee was a joke but I'd probably get fined for it so I won't.”
- The biggest mouth of 2011 - Eliota Fuimaono-Sapolu - can’t quite get his head around when he’s overstepped the mark. Even when he’s trying not to overstep the mark.

Trivia Time
Q. Richie McCaw has played 103 Tests for the Alll Blacks. How many has he won?
(Yesterday's answer: Twickenham has staged the Heineken Cup Final on three occasions.)

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We provide the picture. You provide the caption. Simple. No prizes except bragging rights among our faithful following. Check out the picture below and then click here to give it or check out our Facebook page to give it your best shot and we'll post the best.

Alain Rolland has a quiet word with the Harlequins bench. What is he saying?© Getty Images

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