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GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 12: Television pundit Austin Healey looks on during the Gallagher Premiership Rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Gloucester, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images)

I miss Austin Healey. There, I said it. I miss his eagle eye spotting stuff I have missed; I miss him questioning a team’s tactics and lambasting players for crass decisions and poor execution; I miss him criticising referees for nonsensical calls or plain incompetence and I miss his shrieks of excitement and admiration when he sees a play or moment of genius. And that includes refs by the way – when an official plays a blinder Austin is lavish with his praise.
In short I miss his questioning, querulous nature, his insight and his ability to think outside of the box. One of my old bosses – F...

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