Comedian Lee Evan’s impression of Nigel Owens is pretty perfect. He pretty much nails Nige’s West Wales accent.
Reacting to the video, Nigel Owens commented: “Very funny clip with Lee Evans about Rugby refs,, is he talking about me I wonder with his lovely Welsh Accent.”
One fan wrote: “Rugby fans know which ref he’s imitating as well,”
A second viewer commented: “His impersonation of Nigel Owens is just fantastic!
Another said: “I love how he sounds so much like Nigel Owens when he does the ref impersonation.”
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Nigel Owens facts:
- Owens started refereeing in 1987, after his sports teacher John Beynon suggested he take up refereeing after a school game
- Scarlets and Wales U20 centre Ioan Nicholas is the cousin of the top referee
- The Welshman supports National League side Wrexham
- He currently holds the world record for the most test matches refereed
- n May 2007, Owens publicly came out as gay in an interview with Wales on Sunday
Nigel Owens Top Captains:
#5. Chris Robshaw (England)
Owens said: Some people will be surprised at this one to start off. His misfortune was perhaps to be leading England during a difficult time, but he always gave everything for the cause, encouraging others to follow suit, and he was a nice guy off the pitch.”
Chris Robshaw facts:
- Born the second of three boys, Robshaw had to cope with the trauma of his father’s death when he was just five years old
- Robshaw, who has a lot of gay friends, is often spotted at events, marching alongside LGBTQ rugby players in London next year.
- The future England star struggled with dyslexia at school, but was able to release his frustation on the rugby pitch
- Boyhood Arsenal supporter Chris Robshaw welcomed England’s red wine change strip in 2012 – because it looks like the kit once worn by his Gunners heroes.
