‘Plonker’ Ronnie plays it nice and cool as Del Boy inspires sixth world title

Ronnie O’Sullivan said: "I’ve watched a bit of Del Boy and Rodney before my games rather than practising."

Ronnie O’Sullivan has revealed how he was sustained throughout his successful quest for a sixth world snooker title by re-runs of the sitcom classic ‘Only Fools and Horses’.

O’Sullivan proved anything but a plonker as he turned a tight 10-8 advantage into an 18-8 triumph over Kyren Wilson at the Crucible to pull level with Steve Davis and Ray Reardon on the all-time list.