From nowhere man to Grand Slam winner - Ross Byrne couldn't help but smile as he reflected on his journey.
The out-half wasn't mapped for Ireland duty this time last year and, until a late call-up before the last game of the 2022 Autumn series against Australia, he hadn't played for his country in 18 months.
However he came off the bench to score the winning penalty against the Wallabies and, impressed by how Byrne's game and leadership skills had improved for Leinster, Andy Farrell picked him and Jack Crowley as back-up to Johnny Sexton for this championship, with Joey Carbery losing out.
