The Gain Line

Man for man, there's not much in it:
Two arms, two legs, head, brain within it.
With will and pride, the difference? Character!
Reaction to how the papers barrack yer.
Survival instinct now kicks in,
Nothing less than Lions win!

Integrity and honour, but steal those inches.
You know the line, over step to clinch it;
Clinical, canny; outside comfort zone,
Be extraordinary; no penalties though!
The pinnacle, the height, the honoured crest,
Push the boundary and cheat the best!