"In his heyday, the former England hooker Brian Moore was one of the most celebrated thugs in rugby.
Thankfully, behind those cauliflower ears lies the finely tuned brain of a culture vulture. For Moore turns out to be a dedicated opera buff.
Such is his expertise that the classical music magazine Gramophone carries a showpiece interview in next month's edition."
He must be thankful to have these hidden talents, as his skills as a rugby commentator are distinctly limited.
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