Hernandez key to Heineken Cup success, says McKenzie

STADE FRANCAIS coach Ewen McKenzie has hailed Juan Martin Hernandez as the “complete player” and believes the Argentina star will be integral in the club’s bid to win their first Heineken Cup.

Hernandez was not at his best last season, his exploits with the Pumas during their run to the semi-finals of the 2007 World Cup taking their toll.

But after resisting a summer move to Leicester, the 26-year-old fly-half has started the new campaign in superb fashion and is one of the major reasons why Stade are six points clear atop the Top 14 with a 100% record after six matches.