RIP Grant Batty
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Hard to believe he retired at just 25 years old.
Excitement plus.Didn't his knees go? Will have to google ...
Went just before the '76 tour to SA. Played well in that series but retired after second '77 Lions Test when he knee really went. Also had enough Test rugby by then and wanted to further his career.
Sad news.
Yeah - he played with a big cast on his knee at times and I'm pretty sure in South Africa.
Electric, but tiny - and fiery. Recall him running in from the wing to throw a punch against - I think - the BIL.
Still remember that commentary of "there's a line-up out to the right...Batty...intercept...."
Craig Wickes another whose knee took him out in those days.
