We need to go to the World Cup with 26 players who are match-fit so it is vital to share out pitch time among as many players as possible.

We knew from last year's experience that a bonus point was vital in the first game against New Zealand and, with five minutes to go against them, we had one in the bag. We let it slip right at the end and we suffered the consequences today.

France are invariably a great yardstick by which to measure a group in any given year.

This man was one of the great superstars of world rugby and has consistently played at such a high level.

Once, this whole world had been hidden beneath a shallow sea.

There will Be a Moment when Your eyes meet, and everything in the world will be simple again.