The league does not exist anymore. The aim is to get into the play-offs. That is the way you approach it.

I don't want to get carried away on this subject because Tom is a work in progress, but if the circumstances were right he could play Test rugby today.

I don't think there's anyone going out there who hasn't started a first-team game. They have all had enough experience so the guys can say 'I should not be intimidated by this level and now I have to make an impression'.

I haven't had a two-month pre-season, which would have put me in peak condition,

If you've got a defensive line-out and a goal kicker to the standard they have, you've got the makings of a very good side.

I know all the teachers were grateful. A lot of kids took theirs home because many often don't have dictionaries at home.

Things did not work out and we will be going out on Monday to make amends. I learned a lot about certain players - some did good and some did poor.

They have to be checked in this year, and for at least the next several years. The wildlife division plans to collect all the carcasses.

It was a poor performance, no question about that. Some blokes still turned up and were very good, but a lot of players will have to take a long, hard look at themselves.

Everyone in life gets their opportunity somehow and you have got to take it. Tom has had a difficult couple of weeks. I have been giving him a very hard time and he has taken his opportunity with both hands. He said to me before the game he was going to play well and he backed it up.