London Irish lock Nick Kennedy had to perform under pressure earlier this week © Getty Images

It's an exciting time in the rugby world what with this year's Six Nations and Super 14 looming but the Twitterati don't bother themselves with such trifling matters. Check out our pick of what rugby's great and good have been saying on the social medium this week.

"The drugs testers have tracked me down AGAIN! Another wee in front of an old dude."
London Irish lock Nick Kennedy rues the demands of the modern game.

"Sarah Cox is killing me, how the hell she's got a job! Totally waste of time, I'm going to tune into Classical FM will be a better show!"
The Ospreys' Cai Griffiths has had it with Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox - and he's got a point.

"Soccer AM - not as good as it used to be!"
Ireland and Leinster centre Brian O'Driscoll was another to have a moan - and another with a point!

"I see how it is..Now Jamies on here no one wants Alfie:) You guys are lucky i dont take things to heart:)"
Cardiff Blues veteran Gareth Thomas jokes about Jamie Roberts' popularity since he joined the Twitterati.

"Home alone for the next 2 months (hopefully) as Hask is away with the england boys. Got to amuse myself with an aussie :( Mark Gasnier!!"
Stade Francais scrum-half Ollie Phillips ponders life without his friend and team-mate James Haskell.

"mane i just had to retweet this vid cz its funny as helll-----> http://twitvid.com/0E8DB milsy would kill me if he knew i posted this hah"
New Zealand prop Neemia Tialata delights at fun and games at the expense of fellow All Black Mils Muliaina - click on the link to join in the fun.

"Mane all the skin on the bottom of my feet has been ripped off.not a good feeling"
Hurricanes winger Cory Jane reflects on a painful pre-season outing.

"Back in england in the car on the way home. I'm not feeling the best knee hurts and 12 stitches in my face. Good times."
Stade Francais and England's James Haskell licks his wounds after his latest European outing.

"Great day so far; run, swim in bay 4 team, gym, lunch now! Good to see lads back jumping off the pier at 8am & no crying Biggsy this year."
England 7s coach Ben Ryan reports from Wellington ahead of the latest stop on the IRB Sevens circuit and pines for Tom Biggs.

"On our way back home, after a not so great week results wise,but we learn from our mistakes, not our success."
The Sharks' Keegan Daniel refuses to get disheartened by his side's poor pre-season showing.

"In camp tomorrow! Wonder if it's all changed since last year! Nice to have everything done for me for 9 weeks!"
Ospreys and Wales prop Adam Jones looks forward to an easy life in the Wales camp for the duration of the Six Nations.

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