The Connacht flanker is settled far from his native New Zealand as he enters the make-or-break part of his Irish stay.
Harlequins said goodbye to Joe Marler and their reputation as one of the Gallagher Premiership’s meanest defences this season as irresistible Bristol stormed The Stoop 48-24.
Still at the top of his game, the power-packed Connacht and Ireland midfielder could yet have a novel positional switch in him
Round six of the Gallagher Premiership promises to deliver another thrilling weekend of action, with teams looking to solidify their positions ahead of a break before the Test rugby returns in November.
Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Pacific Island duo, Fijian Kalaveti Ravouvou and Samoan international Steven Luatua, have recovered from injury to hand Bristol Bears boss Pat Lam a triple boost ahead of Friday night's visit by Northampton Saints.
Gabi Ibitoye scored an eight-minute try hat-trick as Bristol produced a stunning fightback to maintain their proud unbeaten Premiership away record stretching back to last November following a 40-35 win at Exeter.
Bristol Bears fullback Max Malins has been forced out of his side's clash with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road today.
