Adaptable Porter makes amazing climb to summit

All but lost amidst the praise for the James Ryans and Dan Leavys this season has been the frankly ridiculous progress made by Leinster’s Andrew Porter since he switched sides in the front row.

The absence of fuss over Porter’s transition from loosehead to tighthead is, ironically, a fitting compliment to the ease with which he has mastered one of the hardest tasks in rugby.

When he replaces Tadhg Furlong for club and country there is no panic. Not even a murmur. It is accepted he will hold the fort by locking down the scrum and providing his side with the foundation to maintain continuity.