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Enforcer par excellence full of joie de vivre

Nathan Hines might be comfortable with the fact that his international career is now over, but three-year-old Josh Hines is clearly struggling with the change.

Nathan Hines is enjoying his club rugby with Clermont Auvergne where there is a strong Scottish presence. Picture: Getty
Nathan Hines is enjoying his club rugby with Clermont Auvergne where there is a strong Scottish presence. Picture: Getty
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Alasdair Fraser

Hence the slightly surreal scene in the living room of their home in Clermont-Ferrand a few weeks ago when, having just sat down to watch the Scotland-England match on TV, the 77-times-capped Hines senior was ordered to his feet by his (as yet uncapped) toddler son.

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