Watch: The brilliant video of rugby referees from yesteryear
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Bill McLaren was arguably the greatest rugby commentator of all time.
The Scotsman’s distinctive voice brim with full of passion, insight and non-partisan observation.
He was fairness and good humour personified.
The devil was in his detail. Unsurprising for a former schoolteacher
Legendary
That minute attention to facts was more than evident evident when introducing referees before matches.
From their jobs, ages, family and marital status, he would provide a fascinating background to the match referee, in an age when all the referees wore the colours of the nation they represented.
It’s a brilliant watch and underlines the legendary status of this giant of rugby commentary.
Enjoy!
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