Veteran props never quit, they just keep on scrummaging in ever increasing numbers which explains why Francisco Gomez Kodela fails to make the combined European Cups’ Oldies XV for the festive season.
At 40, Stade Francais’ Argentinian is too young to make the team.
Schalk Ferreira has beaten him to it, his place at loosehead cemented by his appearance for the Cheetahs at Cardiff in last week’s Challenge Cup round.
His compatriot, Brok Harris, may be a bit miffed not to be picked at tighthead.

Still going: Schalk Ferreira makes a break
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Harris, still going strong in his...