Two-time British and Irish Lions tourist and former England full-back Bob Hiller believes Marcus Smith is the closest player of the modern age to Barry 'The King' John.
The Racing 92 tyro's Cardiff masterclass eased the pressure on his truculent coach Fabien Galthie.
The fearless full-back also enjoyed a career in medicine, qualifying as a physician in 1973 after studying at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School.
Warren Gatland exited the World Cup with the goodwill of the Welsh rugby public and will waste no time in preparing for the journey ahead
The Welshman, who has died aged 80, is the only player to have captained the British and Irish Lions to a Test series victory against New Zealand.
It should be a disaster, losing a long-serving assistant coach on the eve of the World Cup, but some Wales fans believe their team can benefit from the scandal.
