Barry Hearn urges snooker stars to step up to replace Ronnie O'Sullivan

Ronnie O'Sullivan demand made to snooker rivals after Rocket's latest withdrawal

Ronnie O'Sullivan withdrew from the Masters just two days before the tournament began on medical grounds.

Barry Hearn urges snooker stars to step up to replace Ronnie O'Sullivan

Matchroom president Barry Hearn hopes snooker stars can step into Ronnie O’Sullivan’s shoes (Picture: Getty Images) Barry Hearn has backed Ronnie O’Sullivan’s decision not to play in the Masters this month, calling on other snooker players to step up and replace the Rocket’s star power when he is not around. The eight-time Masters champion pulled out of the tournament two days before it started for medical reasons. Despite withdrawing from numer…