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Rugby: Nigel Owens reflects on his career; dealing with All Blacks after retiring from test rugby – New Zealand Herald
Nigel Owens has suggested a certain All Black could have a future career in refereeing.
Nigel Owens speaks with Kieran Read during the 2017 Rugby Championship. Photo / Getty ImagesTop rugby referee Nigel Owens has lifted the lid on what it’s like to referee the All Blacks, suggesting one player in particular might have a future with the whistle after his playing days are over.
Owens, 49, announced his retirement from test rugby this week after a 17-year career in which he officiated 100 international fixtures, though he will continue to referee in the Pro 14 and locally in Wales.
Reflecting…
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