The rugby career of George Kruis concluded in much the same style as most of his 12 years in the sport had proceeded—imperious, impactful and on the end of a winning scoreline.
Victory at Twickenham is nothing new to the 45-cap former England lock, but doing so for a Barbarians XV against his former national team made the moment entirely more unique. Winning by a 31-point margin —despite playing more than half the game a man down—with a backheel conversion to your name is certainly one way to create lasting memories, as he puts it.
"It was brilliant," Kruis told Mirror Sport. "I wouldn't have had it any other way. I originally thought it could be a bit funny, a lot of French dominating the squad, I guess. But it was brilliant, they really took us on board and made sure we were welcome.
