What got you interested in rugby, and what’s your greatest match to date, and why?

If you could describe yourself/ the role of a number 7 as an animal what would it be and why?

What one piece of advice would you give to a youth player on how to prepare mentally just before a match.

What factors do you consider when to enter/not enter a ruck/turnover situation ? Depth of run ,number of supports players with you or in the opposition numbers ? Anything you focus on in particular ??

Case scenario: At the breakdown, after a defensive tackle, you get both hands on the ball. Would you advocate trying to wrestle the ball back (jackle) and have complete control (at the risk of some major aggressive onslaughts) OR would you recommend attempting to speedily dislodge the ball (in any direction backwards) by identifying a weak area in the players grip (that is holding or placing the ball) and exploiting it?

should you be at every second ruck or do you try for each breakdown?

What do you eat for Breakfast and lunch on a match day and does it differ from what you normally eat when you are training?

In your professional career, what has been your biggest set? E.g An injury

RUNNING LINES WHERE ARE THEY? WHAT IS THE TRIGGER TO GO HERE OR THERE. PLAYED AT 7 FOR A LONG TIME KNEW WHERE TO GO BUT FIND IT DIFFICULT TO EXPLAIN TO 16YR OLDS

Sam, in your view is it acceptable for a player to play outside the laws at the breakdown if he knows the referee is not inclined to penalize? I know the game is professional but does the need to win overide playing rugby in the spirit of the game, so to speak? I ask this cause it’s what most flankers say in interviews if they are perceived to have gotten away with multiple infringements at the breakdown.

Are you ready for Lions Captaincy, or do you think it should go to an Irishman? Completely irrelevant but I’m too old for a training video.

If you were a type of moustache, what style would you be?

What do you tell yourself when your body wants to give up after making too many tackles or hitting too many rucks? Cheers.

In an era when size seems to be most things and coaching leaves little to chance, do you feel that the smaller, instinctive player of the past, such as Barry John and Gerald Davies, would flourish, or do you think their flair would be forfeited for a more structured game plan?

which is your favourite playing position and why

For two players of equal physical talent and abilities, what would you consider most important? Mental toughness or limitless dedication to technique improvement?