MARK Wilson has bear-like strength, the sort of hold that is almost impossible to break once he latches on. What’s more he could not have a better mentor than Newcastle Falcons boss Dean Richards when it comes to making the most of it. If sheer grappling power is one attribute that England and Newcastle flanker Wilson shares with the former Lions and England No.8, the other is the uncanny instinct to be in the right place at the right time, sniffing out opportunities to make telling contributions in attack and defence.
The difference is that where Richards used to cut corners because ...