Yes, Eddie did mention the weather and the fire which delayed the team coach so get off his back on this one
on the subject of being late - doesn't the team sheets have to be handed in an hour before KO ? Failure to do so is usually a letter to Red Hall from the Match Commissioner with a fine or rollicking at a later date
I know this happened at a Championship game involving Toulouse and Fev (IIRC) when the away team decided to arrive half an hour before KO due to the very hot conditions etc in their playing kit and ready for the warm up ! The Match Commissioner complained to the RFL though I don't know if any further action was taken