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    Alastair Hignell

    OTF's proper serious rugby union fans will already know this, but the guy's got MS and is being forced into retirement, and I've only just heard and I'm quite upset.

    Never saw him play RU, but I actually saw him play county cricket a couple of times.

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    Alastair Hignell

    I think his final commentary piece was at Twickenham yesterday on FiveLive.

    A very fine fullback in his time and a more than capable county cricketer. Apart from his radio work he's also contributed to Wisden Cricket monthly over the years.

    I wish him a long and peaceful retirement.

    Edit - a quick web search shows that Dallaglio publicly dedicated yesterday's win to Hignell, which was a nice touch.

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      Alastair Hignell

      He was very open and honest about his condition on the interview on Radio 5 prior to the match and it was nice to hear about the fundraising he's done for what was dubbed an "unsexy" condition. Always been a top bloke.

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        Alastair Hignell

        Hear hear to all the above, particularly Dallaglio's dedication.

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          Alastair Hignell

          I like the way he was very modest about his achievements as a player. He played for England but dismissed his achievements by saying, "In the 70's".
          Still an achievement though.

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            Alastair Hignell

            A Gloucestershire man.

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