As a kid growing up I remember he got into trouble belting a bouncer and that case seemed to last an age.
I assume it was the last straw for the image conscious WRU.
He was a fierce competitor , a really tough player and would have been box office in today's "manufactured" rugby player world.
I bet he's glad he played in the era he did but like most of his generation they wouldn't have minded the earnings of today's players.
It's very sad to see him struggling whatever your opinion of him.
Rugby in his era was spectacularly followed and the club rivalries, crowds and anticipation of am upcoming match were light years ahead of the regions of today.