Team players, often referred to as mates, look out for each other in every single thing that life throws at them what ever the cost, it's only lifes chisellers that don't get that
Team players wouldn't put their mates in that awkward position in the first place. I've covered guys for many things in many parts of the world, but I expect a grown up to know whether they are a two pint screamer or a three pint screamer.