BIG GUNS
The Royal Navy is rolling out its big guns for RWC 2015 ceremonial duties, royalnavy.mod.uk proudly reports. Veteran flag bearer able seaman Harnish Patel got the flag-bearing nod for the USA v Samoa match, alongside the less experienced but no less able reservist Ben Roberts.
"For me it is an honour to represent the Royal Navy Reserve at such a high-profile event," said Patel.
It's also nothing new. AB Patel was "mobilised" for the Paralympics in 2012, raising the Union Flag in the opening ceremony. He gained more experience while undertaking ceremonial duties at an NFL match at Wembley in 2013. Since joining the Reserve Forces Harnish has also spent time training at sea with the RN minehunter HMS Grimsby, apparently.