‘It’s a shame, he needs to take his time’ – Robertson opens up on replacing Ronnie O’Sullivan after Masters withdrawal

NEIL ROBERTSON aims to make the most of his Masters “free hit” – especially after his costly Christmas qualifying blunder.

Robbo, 42, has been parachuted into the first round – he faces Scottish potting legend John Higgins on Sunday afternoon – after the Rocket, 49, pulled out on medical grounds.

Getty - ContributorNeil Robertson has replaced Ronnie O’Sullivan at the Masters[/caption] O’Sullivan will not defend his Masters title next week after pulling out on medical grounds...