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Published 16:04 1 Oct 2015 BST
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"On a personal level, I can't wait to go up against Sergio Parisse next week because he has been, for a number of years now, one of the best No.8s in the world. "He is a massive leader for them, the core of the team - and he's a great bloke off the pitch. You always want to pit yourself against players like that. "
"He's an amazing player and he's an awfully nice guy as well off the field, so he's an all-round good guy. It probably makes it even more enjoyable, going up against a guy like that, who you're able to talk to after the game about the game."
“He’s a great player. I can only say high words about him. The leadership he shows for Stade and Italy is clear. It is a huge challenge, for me, personally, and the back row to face Sergio and his back row unit.”
"In my book, I would put him and Sergio as the best eights out there and he is showing some incredible form right now."
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