Rugby pundit George Hook has remembered how match-winning hero Kevin Flynn missed a big night out in London after scoring a late try against England in 1972.
Flynn passed away this week aged 82 and the former Irish international is fondly remembered for his famous try at Twickenham.
He played for Ireland 22 times across three decades, having made his debut in a 9-5 victory against France at Lansdowne Road in 1959.
Among the five tries he scored for his country was a famous one against England at Twickenham in 1972.
Ireland trailed 12-7 with just three minutes to go in the match before Barry McGann dropped a goal to make it 12-10.
Moments later, Flynn, at the age of 32, got the winning try which led to brilliant celebrations in the very vocal Irish sections of the stadium. Tom Kiernan converted and Ireland won the game 16-12.
And in a documentary remembering the famous match, George Hook recalled how Flynn missed the celebratory night out as his wife travelled over to celebrate with him.
He said in the documentary: "We've won our first two games away from home and a triple crown and Grand Slam is on the cards.
"That night the Irish team were set to paint London red. Kevin Flynn gets a phone call from Aer Lingus to say they've held a flight and his wife has come out to celebrate with him.
"So while 14 victorious Irish players go on the rant, Kevin is waiting in the hotel for his dearly beloved to arrive in the hotel courtesy of Aer Lingus."
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