Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on October 07, 1946)

Happy Birthday, John Brass! Another year older and still sidestepping life's tackles with the same flair you showed as Eastern Suburbs' legendary five-eighth from 1969 to 1976. Who could forget your masterful leadership in guiding Australia to that unforgettable victory against New Zealand at the inaugural Rugby World Cup in '75? Clearly, age hasn't slowed down your winning moves!

Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer scrums around cake tables and more smooth conversions of good times into great memories. Keep celebrating like it's a championship match—after all these years, you're still our favourite captain on or off-field!