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Nigel Owens has named the four worst English player he referee with one major surprise

1. Austin Healey

Healey is a retired English rugby union player renowned for his versatility, having played at scrum-half, fly-half, wing, and full-back. Representing Leicester Tigers and England, he earned a reputation for his dynamic playing style and sharp wit. Post-retirement, Healey has become a popular rugby pundit and commentator.

OWENS SAID: “Definitely Austin Healey (toughest to referee). I only caught him towards the end of his career, thankfully.

“A wonderfully talented player and a very good pundit now, but he always had plenty say and quickly assumed I didn’t like him.

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“He’s actually blocked me on Twitter, but I don’t think I’m the only one.”

DID YOU KNOW? Healey won 51 England caps and 2 Lions caps. He played for England at scrum halffly-halffullback and wing