Buckley right at home in afterlife

Most players view the approach of retirement with dread.

Buckley right at home in afterlife

Brian O’Driscoll memorably described it as the “afterlife” and there are all manner of support services to help old rugby pros transition onto Civvy Street.

Tony Buckley? Doing just fine, thank you very much.

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