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Article: Nothing wooden about 'plank' Justin Harrison, now a respected on- field leader, says unflattering label has helped him in his career
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- The Sunday Telegraph London
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- September 7, 2008
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JUSTIN HARRISON, the Australian lock famously labelled a 'plank'
by Austin Healey, makes his debut for Bath against Bristol this
afternoon, having moved from Ulster. Here, he talks about
motivation, the collapse of his marriage and self-esteem, his
delight in the warrior spirit and how rugby can promote false
friendships. He remains the most engaging interviewee in the world
game.
Paul Ackford: You're obviously bright. You've a BA in Applied
Science. Yet you've also been accused of racially abusing a fellow
rugby player and you're provocatively confrontational. What's going
on?
Justin Harrison: I'm not entirely sure that I'm here to make as
many friends as possible outside the club. There ...