Pumas primed for final push

OVER the past two weekends we have been treated to some outstanding contests as the giants from the northern and southern hemispheres clash in the Autumn internationals.

Exactly one year on from the World Cup, it has been fascinating to observe the changes in style and personnel taking place as teams prepare for the next showdown in three years time.

It has become abundantly clear that the difference between the top professional sides and the second tier has widened.