Rugby: Rugby legend Hastings believes Visser can be a British and Irish Lion
According to Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings, it is entirely possible that the Dutch-born ace, who qualified to wear the thistle on residency only a few months ago, could end the season as a British and Irish Lion.
Visser, included in Edinburgh’s team to entertain Italian side Zebre tonight, has 41 touchdowns to Bowe’s 46.
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Hide AdHastings says: “He (Visser) could be a Lion but there is a step up from playing Rabo Direct to international rugby.
“He has to go looking for the ball and be a dummy runner on a lot of moves. It is how he weighs up chances to continue his good form that will count.”
Hastings, speaking at the launch of a Macmillan Cancer Support project to raise £1 million by staging the world’s biggest coffee morning on September 28, has been impressed by Visser’s work ethic.
“He knows there are still weaknesses within his game.
“What I like is the fact he is a Dutchman but one who is proud to play for Scotland.”
Visser has started the season with a bang by scoring four tries in two matches.