This article originally appeared in the Rugby News grand final edition.  By Brett Papworth As the closest Shute Shield Premiership battle in my memory draws to a close, I thought it appropriate to again highlight the things that make grassroots Rugby such a strength. I have witnessed full houses at Manly Oval, Rat Park, the impressive new University Oval, TG Millner and Forshaw Rugby Park, as the tribal Rugby fan continues to support their local club with passion, regardless of the fact that the professional game continues to take more players from our ranks. It matters not to us that we no longer see Test or state players playing club Rugby. To many of us, the entertainment is better than ever. More running Rugby, more counter attack, and just as intense as anything the professional game can dish up. Players not over coached, prepared to have a go and prepared to back their skill. Tatafu Polotau-Nau knows this and flew home from New Zealand in the early hours, having played the n