The truth is he not only makes the best of his own players but makes opponents less effective than normal.

The problem is replacing Halfpenny the goal-kicker, who makes opponents think twice at the breakdown anywhere in their own half.

And they have earned it too by trampling all in their path between Olympics when the very sight of them makes opponents tremble.

The best players in the world are the aggressive ones -it makes opponents choke when they feel they've got you breathing down their neck.