I won’t miss him

I like him. He was persona non grata for a while after the ridiculous "ball's out" pen against Will Skinner, but since those days he has improved immeasurably.

One of the most ridiculous ref decisions that I've ever seen. Guess I should just get over it after all these years, but I still can't escape the thought that he wants to be the star rather than the players

I like him. He was persona non grata for a while after the ridiculous "ball's out" pen against Will Skinner, but since those days he has improved immeasurably.

He's superb, we should be very pleased to have the best in the world - shame he's retiring. Can understand why - gets a shot at the World Cup Final next year (let's be honest, England won't be in it) - go out on the pinnacle.

If it means he does even more TV analysis that can only be good - he's great on Rugby Tonight.

I think like anyone, he's grown into his role. I seem to remember him saying at a "meet the ref" evening that he didn't rely on touch judges much, very much "the ref is in charge". Now he's saying more help from TMOs would be welcome. So how he is now is just fine, he chats to the players, he clear as crystal about what he wants or why he blew the whistle. So yes, I think it's a shame he's retiring, but fully understand he wants to go out at the top. Would be nice if rather than disappearing into the legal profession he still remained attached to rugby.

Excellent referee. Comfortably the best in the Premiership. Will be a shame to see him go.

Agree with the above; has improved significantly since the days of made-up hand signals and spotlight hogging; is now probably at the top of his game.