Ben Lam named for 50th and final appearance for Hurricanes

A years salary for 5 months work would still likely sway him. Free board and the use of a hatchback.

Conan took over the captaincy when he came on. Indeed, why would he need to be told to do the blindingly obvious.

And “Best athletes in the world”?! 😂 Like Uini Atonio that walks from ruck to ruck? No greater athlete in the game than PSDT while Wallace Sititi has more power, pace and skill than any French forward. Also, Kolbe and Arendse schooled Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarre the last time they played.

“They’ve taken the Boks 7:1 split to new heights.” Against who? Not the Boks. That will be the true test. Until then - they’re a good side, not the best in the world.

Cardiff play Stormers who will finish in top 8 but might want to finish as high as possible for a more favourable draw. Edinburgh play at home to Ulster who are out and should prevail leaving Cardiff as the final team. Between Cardiff and Scarlets.

The Munster - Benneton match is knock out. Lose and you are out although a bonus point draw might see both through.

If Munster lose that would see only one Irish team qualify!

I’d say that Leo’s coaching wasn’t responsible rather than he wasn’t responsible for coaching.

He was the man when they went 0/3 in finals. Damaged that squad.

Lots of luck, lads.

N’tmack and Albornoz look good to me but they aren’t exactly generational. The younger Fin with England but he’s still early to it.

The other end of the spectrum is the AB’s. It’s arguable that Carter still hasn’t been replaced a decade later.

England we’re very lucky against Italy last year in Rome, too.

France this year have been the first team in a while to wallop Italy in Rome.