flattered

“There’s a real novelty to it and it’s incredibly flattering in a way that we are not used to being flattered,” Rogen said.

The advantage they forged for themselves here flattered them as they piled up mistakes at the back and carelessly conceded possession with regularity.

On the pitch they often flattered to deceive, playing nice passing moves through the thirds but ultimately falling short up top.

For too long the Wallabies have flattered to deceive, losing matches and losing fans.

There’s a real novelty to it and it’s incredibly flattering in a way that we are not used to being flattered.