The Tipperary-born player will start against Romania for Scotland in his first Rugby World Cup outing since leaving Irish rugby
on a two-year contract came after Scotland had made the approach in 2020, offering a place with Glasgow. Healy will play with Edinburgh after the World Cup and has already been rewarded with three caps. Romania is an opportunity to establish himself as the regular understudy to the 31-year-oldBen Healy trains with Scotland in Nice in advance of the Rugby World Cup clash with Romania.
“So, he’s a confident player, a great skill set. He kicks off both feet and I don’t know if you’ve seen some of his spiral kicks. Sometimes at training I’m just giving him a clap. I’ve not seen many people that have a tight spiral like him. He’s definitely a good addition for us.” Healy’s natural ability combined with his dedication to the game has moulded him into a player of poise and confidence.Around the practice ground as the players break into smaller groups, his insouciance is apparent, confidently throwing a dummy pass and gliding through a gap. There’s the expressionless “just part of the day job” vibe as he touches down the ball.
And if Munster had blockages, what about Russell, as much an immovable presence in Scotland as Sexton is in Ireland.“I’ve learned a huge amount. He’s been in the jersey for the last number of years. It’s important for a 10 coming up to have guys to learn off,” says Healy. “I’ve been very fortunate through coaches and players, I’ve learned off some brilliant outside-halves. I had Stephen [Larkham] for years at Munster, then came here and I’ve had Gregor [Townsend].
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