No Ford, no problem: Why Freddie Burns was the perfect super-sub to inspire Leicester to glory
Freddie Burns is among the most affable figures in English rugby union and a healthy slice of self-awareness underpins his popularity. A trace of vulnerability helps, too. At full-time, Leicester Tigers’ stand-in stand-off produced a one-liner that was as accurate as the match-winning drop-goal that sunk Saracens.