We was in shirtsleeves and hot sun would you believe to open at Quins last season for that 47-28. Arguably one of the hottest days of the year (bar France away) considering it was a dire summer.
'when my life is over, the thing which will have given me greatest pride is that I was first to plunge into the sea, swimming freely underwater without any connection to the terrestrial world'
Although I was in Australia this time last year wasnt the weather a tad better? Thats what I would put it down to. Plus if you used Leeds - Hull KR from last year shouldnt you use the 2 games that were early this year? I know it wouldnt make much difference but still.