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MY LIFE IN PICTURES… DAN BIGGAR

2012

COMING OF AGE

“This is me and Scott Baldwin celebrating Ospreys’ Pro12 final win at the RDS. That season I played some of my best rugby and this was a pivotal match for me because I knocked over a touchline kick with two minutes to go to beat Leinster (31-30), probably the best club team of the modern era. It felt like a big moment, a coming of age.

“I kicked really well in that match. Shane Williams scored at the end and it was a tough conversion. I remember standing over the kick thinking this is a huge opportunity and moment for me individually. As soon as I hit it, I knew it had a chance. I was pretty glad to see the ball sail through.”

2019

GRAND SLAM FAMILY

“My wife Alex and son James with me after our 2019 Grand Slam. Ireland kept the roof open and it chucked it down all day.

“We didn’t actually play that well in that Six Nations but showed so much determination and courage. Andthing about family, so it’s important they get a glimpse of the good times as well.

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