Clermont pummel Pau, La Rochelle stay clear in Top 14

For me, the most important performance for the senior England side - at least in the short term - was Will Porter. He was quick to the breakdown, made smart decisions under pressure, provided excellent support play and delivered the ball accurately. His afternoon was epitomised by his role in Langdon's try - tracking the move from Carpenter's catch, being on hand to pick up the loose ball after Carpenter missed the offload, then smartly changing direction to avoid a tackle long enough to make the long pass to Langdon and give him a walk in.

Given none of the other England scrum halves on display over the road have set the world alight, I think Porter should be given a chance against Japan, perhaps off the bench. He also has the huge advantage that England have finally committed to Marcus Smith, and Porter is now Quins' first choice 9. The understanding they have could make a material difference to England's attack.

New Zealand should have held on to Joe.

I think they’re developing nicely. If Joe could do it with Ireland he can do it with Australia.

Had they played as well against Australia or NZ as they did against SA they would have won both games comfortably.

I think he is where Rassie was in 2017 with the boks and I think, with the right draw, could get to a World Cup final.