While former teammate turned coachJared Payne has also paid tribute to the retiringRory Best following Ireland’s World Cup exit.

Elsewhere,Edinburgh have done very well without their World Cup stars .

ButRichard Cockerill is delighted to have his big names back, and some of them could feature as early as this weekend.

The injury-hitDragons have had some better news too, withOllie Griffiths andBrok Harris both in line for a return this week.

Another Welshman, but this time aCardiff Blue out in Japan, is dreaming about a place in history.

Cardiff Blues and @WelshRugbyUnion prop @dillon3 is relishing the opportunity to create history, as his side gear up for a blockbuster Rugby World Cup semi final against South Africa in Yokohama on Sunday.

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— Cardiff Blues (@cardiffblues) October 22, 2019