pedigree

Michael, 52, is a fifth generation farmer who breeds pedigree Suffolk sheep with the help of his mum Helen, who's 78.

This was unthinkable at the start of the season given their pedigree, but it has become very thinkable in recent weeks, especially after the fearful going over they got when losing 4-2 in Paris.

He has outstanding pedigree having won 95 Wales caps during an 11-year international career that included four Six Nations titles, three Grand Slams and three World Cups.

She served below par and hit too many unforced errors as Kudermetova, now ranked 75th, showed her pedigree.

“You definitely feel that pedigree based on the love that he has and that relationship that he has with his father,” McVay said.