There is some commentary suggesting Barrett is the solution for the All Blacks six woes. There are a dozen exceptional eights that would be licking their lips at the prospect of targeting an inexperienced blindside.
Delon Armitage enjoyed one heck of a career, the full-back spending nine years in the London Irish first team before embarking on a seven-season adventure in France which took in four glittering years at Toulon before a switch up the country to Lyon.
Franco Smith's appointment was met with indifference by many Glasgow fans. In his first season, his side are one match away from Scotland's maiden European trophy.
The Classic All Blacks have triumphed over Spain by 33-26 in an entertaining showcase at Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid.
Conrad Smith and Jerome Kaino are just two of the well-decorated names that have been included in the Classic All Blacks squad for a one-off fixture next month.
American Eagles winger Ryan Matyas has recalled how a chance meeting in a clubhouse in Wales lead to an unlikely friendship with the late All Blacks legend Jerry Collins.
The dynasty built by Mourad Boudjellal has crumbled since he opted out and it is a shadow of its former self
After a decade of decline, Toulouse are on the brink of a new era of European domination.
Chris Masoe moved into a defence coach role after finishing as a player at Racing in 2016/17, but that association ended earlier this week.